Field Auditor jobs in District of Columbia

Duties

In this position, you will serve as Auditor. Typical work assignments include:

• Conduct audits, evaluations and special reviews in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and/or U.S. Government auditing standards and policies and Council of Integrity and Government Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Auditing.
• Perform, evaluate and write reports on audits, evaluations and special reviews of awardee/contractor financial integrity, compliance with NEA and Federal requirements, economy and efficiency of operations, and program results.
• Evaluate corrective actions taken by NEA awardees, contractors, and the NEA in response to audit and evaluation recommendations.
• Interpret agency policies and provisions to the development of audit/evaluation/special review procedures, instructions, work plans and schedules. Expands or contracts audit/evaluation/special review programs as a result of initial findings.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Selective Service registration required.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.

  • Your responses to the job questionnaire and the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment

  • Other supporting documents:
    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Official or unofficial College Transcript(s) , if qualifying based on education.
    • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)

  • If your application is rated as well-qualified (score 85 or above) and you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP)? You must submit:

  • 1) a copy of your agency notice;
  • 2) a copy of your most recent performance rating; and
  • 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.

  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

  Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  • Click the Apply Online button.

  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

  • Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

  • If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.

  • Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

  • Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

  • Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.

  • Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

  For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_Assessments.
  
  To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
  
  To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

  Agency contact information

  Philadelphia Services Branch

  Email

  philadelphia@opm.gov

  Address

  Office of the Inspector General
  400 7th Street SW
  Washington, DC 20506
  US

  Next steps

  Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
  
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• 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

United States Citizens