Summary

• This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General.
• The supervisor is the Assistant Inspector General Audits.
• This position is non-bargaining unit.
• This position may require occasional (
  
• This position is subject to Securities Ownership Prohibition.
• Newly appointed federal employees may be required to complete a two-year trial period.
• Expenses associated with an interview will be paid; however, expenses associated with a relocation will NOT be paid.

Duties

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*** RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. ***

As an Auditor for the NRC OIG, you will perform program evaluations and audit work in accordance with the OIG Audit Manual and the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) publication "Government Auditing Standards".

You will participate in planning, fieldwork, data collection, and data analysis in order to report findings and provide recommendations. You will be responsible for the preparation of detailed summaries, draft findings, and portions of the final audit report, analyzing data and examining the operations and management of NRC and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) programs. In addition, you will prepare work papers ensuring documentation is in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and professional audit and evaluation standards.

Applicants for this vacancy may be considered for similar vacancies (i.e., those having comparable duties, same grade level, and same full performance level) that arise within the OIG.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position
• Background investigation leading to a "Q" clearance is required.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following:

(1) Ability to conduct performance, information technology, contract, and/or financial audits or evaluate federal programs. (Discuss the methods you use to research, gather and analyze facts, and study to resolve a problem.)

(2) Demonstrated experience using federal auditing standards, methodologies, techniques, and procedures. (Discuss the methods you use to research, gather, analyze facts, data, information, and draw conclusions.)

(3) Skill in effectively communicating the results of analysis and solutions to problems. (Describe the kinds of oral presentations you have made and the type of original writing you have generated including the purpose and audience of your oral presentations and written communications.)

(4) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, agency officials, and others. (Provide examples of specific assignments that required you to use tact, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation and develop consensus.)

(5) Ability to collect and analyze data using data analysis software.

(6) Ability to ensure that audit work (planning, performing, and reporting) meet the requirements of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

(7) Ability to write communications that convey concise and comprehensive information on matters of a complex nature which are appropriate for the targeted audience.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

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Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;

A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or

Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be paid in connection with this position. Applicants that reside outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are required to relocate within 120 days upon entering the position.

This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy.

Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing.

A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment.

If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.