Duties

As an AUDITOR, GS-0511-12, you will audit projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques; audit projects may include financial audits that require extensive cost and price analysis techniques; audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature, cross organizational or functional lines and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors; studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles; prepare an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques; conducts entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site; explain the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions; perform survey work to identify potential operating/ financial management problems; review operating procedures and management practices of the activity; prepare audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls; document survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards; accomplishes audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data; prepare working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards; prepare audit reports that present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action; follow up with discussion of findings with activity level officials; persuade command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome; perform audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit; report to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities; provide unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Prior to Title 5 Excepted Service appointment, applicant must have a current completed/cleared drug test.
• Must complete all Financial Management Program education and training.
• Must meet DoD directed civilian financial management certifications position within 2 years of initial hire date or promotion appointment date.
• Must complete all required Financial Management Certification continuing education and training hours.
• Must have and maintain a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance type and level within one year
• Must obtain FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 2 certification (FM Certification Code FMC02) within required time.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.
  
  3. Other supporting documents: Transcripts Required
  
  4. For Veterans Preference Consideration: DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or SF-15 "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference" (with Required Documentation such as DD-214 (***Copy of page 4 of the DD 214 that shows "Character of Service" ****), VA Entitlement letter, etc.). Documentation will be used to adjudicate claims for veterans' preference).

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11770189
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  LTC Patrick Henderson

  Phone

  984-664-6221

  Email

  patrick.j.henderson3.mil@army.mil

  Address

  NC USPFO
  4201 Reedy Creek Road
  Raleigh, NC 27607
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 2 (Areas 1-5) and includes any U.S. Citizen.