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Are you interested in a entry-level federal government job? Want to make an impact while enjoying flexible work schedules, fantastic benefits. This one-year program offers professional and technical training, mentoring and developmental opportunities. Join our team at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Inspector General, OIG Office of Audits (JA).
Learn more about this agency02/25/2021 to 03/11/2021
$49,157 - $94,581 per year
GS 07 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Selected applicant must be able to acquire and maintain a government-issued travel charge card.
No
Recent Graduates - Recent Graduates - The initial length of the job is one year but may become permanent.
Full-Time
Excepted
13
No
No
JA-2021-R-03 RG DE
593479000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
This vacancy is open to all qualified U.S. Citizens who meet both the Recent Graduates and Auditor educational requirements. PLEASE READ THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS VACANCY BEFORE APPLYING.
As an Auditor (Recent Graduate), the incumbent performs the following responsibilities:
There is a positive education requirement for this position. Transcripts/certificates must be provided with your application that reflects the requirements of this position. (NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE LEGIBLE TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING COMPLETED COURSE WORK, DATES, AND DEGREE(S) AWARDED AS VERIFICATION OF YOUR EDUCATION). To find out if your school is accredited, please use the Department of Education's link at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
Specialized 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.
This position is designated as a Public Trust Position. If selected, you will be required to complete OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with GSA OIG.
To qualify for the Recent Graduate position, applicants must meet both the MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH RECENT GRADUATE AND AUDITOR. An applicant must also meet the specialized experience and/or education substitution for Auditor (Recent Graduate).
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RECENT GRADUATE (MANDATORY):
To qualify as a Recent Graduate, you must have obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years or other applicable period provided below. You may apply for the Recent Graduate position only if your application is received not later than 2 years after the date you have completed all requirements of an academic course of study leading to a qualifying associates, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
Veterans, who were precluded from applying within the 2 year period, because of active duty service, may have an additional 2 year period of eligibility upon release and/or discharge - not to exceed 6 years from the date on which the veteran completed the requirements of the academic course of study.
Specialized experience:
At the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications:
To qualify for the GS-0511-07 Level, a candidate must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0511-05 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has prepared the applicant with specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is experience obtaining, verifying, and summarization auditing documentation applying professional auditing principles, practices and skills; and, ensuring accuracy and liability.
At the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications:
To qualify for the GS-0511-09 level, a candidate must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0511-07 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has prepared the applicant with specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience for this position is experience assisting in the conduct of financial and performance audits applying the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); assisting in conducting complicated audits, performing work consisting of systemic evaluations, conducting activities relating to the detection of fraud and waste, and/or assisting in conducting performance and/or contract audits.
At the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications:
To qualify for the GS-0511-11 level, a candidate must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0511-09 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is work involving the identification and review of program data and comparing it to regulations, policies, procedures or other program criteria; and experience performing reviews in accordance with auditing standards. Independently conducting broad financial and performance audit assignments.
Education substitution GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in accounting or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR
Combination of education and experience. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years is creditable.
Education Requirements:
Basic Education Requirements: Degree: Accounting; or a degree 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor."); OR
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:
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: None
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for this position are:
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions. If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
Veterans and applicants claiming veterans' preference: You must submit a copy of the applicable Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of applicable active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing the type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. If you are claiming 10 point preference or Derived Preference (a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement. A list of documents which serve as acceptable proof of entitlement is indicated on the SF-15 form.
ICTAP/CTAP Eligible: Submit (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50 and (c) most recent performance rating.
People With Disabilities: Submit proof of eligibility and certification of job readiness. Select the link People With Disabilities for information on eligibility and documentation required.
College Transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education. See Application of Qualification Standards at OPM's General Schedule Qualification Policies website for information on crediting education.
If you have listed any degree or certification on your resume, you must submit a photocopy with your application. If selected, an official/sealed transcript or certificate will be required prior to appointment.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Once your completed application is received, your qualifications will be evaluated. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. Applicants may also check the status of their application on-line 24 hours a day through USAJOBS.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/593479000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the General Services Administration (GSA) is one of the original OIGs established by the Inspector General Act of 1978. OIG provides oversight through auditing, inspections, and investigations of GSA's extensive procurement, real property, and related programs and operations, which primarily support other federal agencies. Applicants are encouraged to review the work and accomplishments of the GSA OIG on our website, https://www.gsaig.gov/.
