Duties

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The Auditor conducts audits of various programs carried out by the Agency or contractors, including assignments undertaken to assess agency programs and operations as part of annual planning; responds to complaints received via the Office of Inspector General (OIG) hotline or inquiries from the public; and responds to requests of the Congress or senior OIG management.

U.S. International Trade Commission Programs: Incumbent has the capability to lead and manage assignments of one or more focal areas within the international trade subject area. The incumbent possesses an economic, legal, administrative, analytical, operational, or other technical background to participate in the design and development of a comprehensive approach to answer significant questions involving complex Agency-wide programs. The incumbent also understands the interrelationships among the program areas and government operations.

Program Operations: The incumbent has training and experience in analyzing program operations and support functions involving significant resources. Program operations and support functions are a part of the effective, efficient and economical operation of the U.S. International Trade Commission. Program areas and support functions include: contracts; financial management; information resources management; forensic review for fraud, waste and abuse; internal control assessment; and process improvement.

Audit: As an auditor, the incumbent manages complex, agency-wide assignments of various programs carried out by Agency staff or contractors. These assignments are directed toward identifying areas where significant improvements in economy, efficiency, and effectiveness can be made in Agency statutes, regulations, guidance, policies, procedures, or practices. Such work includes assignments undertaken to assess Agency programs and operations as part of annual planning; respond to complaints received via the OIG hotline or inquiries from the public; and respond to requests of the Congress or senior OIG and Agency management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/1959.
• You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Auditing Series, 0511:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

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Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge.

The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

• A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have the experience listed below.

Specialized Experience Requirements

For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level or comparable pay band in the Federal Service performing the following work: collection, compilation and analysis of data; the preparation of reports; and the presentation of relevant information on assigned audits, evaluations, or investigations.

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3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree.

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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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Combination of Education and Experience: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications.

For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level or comparable pay band in the Federal Service performing the following work: collection, compilation and analysis of data; the preparation of reports; and the presentation of relevant information on assigned audits, evaluations, or investigations.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must provide a copy of your transcript to support education basic requirement.

Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: https://naces.org/members/

Additional information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period (competitive service) or a two-year trial period (excepted service) 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 probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/

Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf



Vacancy ID number: MP-26-052-MW

Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.

Applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement to be considered eligible.

Time period to meet qualifications: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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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.

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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.