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Summary
United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program, Federal Milk Market Administrator falls under the Excepted Service.
This position will be filled in the 5103 Audit Manager series.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
11/20/2024 to 11/26/2024
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Salary
$91,645 - $141,648 per year
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Pay scale & grade
MA 18
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Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
22
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">No</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
DP-12613667-25-ES-VG
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Control number
819794800
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current federal employees of all the Milk Market Administrator offices
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NOTE: This position falls under pay bands MA 18-22. Selectee's pay will be set between the MA 18-20 pay bands based on years of education and/or experience.
Duties
As the Audit Manager in this position, you will:
- Plan and accomplish the work of the audit unit through the supervision of the audit unit employees.
- Oversee the scheduling and planning of audits and investigate unusual or highly complex audits.
- Resolves complex auditing issues, by identifying issues that require management action.
- Reviews the work of subordinate auditors and is responsible for the performance and results of the audit unit.
- Effectively manages the resources of the audit unit employees through scheduling of work assignments.
- Coordinates training and career development of the audit unit.
- Reviews proposals, decisions and other industry requests and reports to management on the impact to the audit program.
- Assists in implementing policy and directives prescribed by management leaders.
- Reviews field audits to ensure compliance with government auditing regulations and with Market Administrator policies and procedures with adequate knowledge of order provisions and audit procedures.
- Familiarity with State and/or Federal regulations governing the accounting of production, pricing and delivery of commodities or goods.
- Ability to analyze the relationship between changes in State and/or Federal provisions and changes in audit procedures and their effect on regulated stakeholders.
- Experience in an equivalent accounting, audit, or finance position at a dairy plant or other commodity operation and is familiar with all of the regulatory and reporting requirements associated with preparation of receipt and utilization reports and payrolls associated with the manufacturing of commodities or goods.
- Interacts with industry representatives, the public, the audit unit, and other staff using multiple media communications to answer questions.
- Communicates and works with industry stakeholder teams to determine solutions or recommendations in response to issues resulting from an audit.
- Prepares well written reports for both internal and external stakeholders as well as published for the general public using word processing software.
- Prepare written presentations for the industry stakeholders to share data, findings, and recommendations.
NOTE: This position falls under pay bands MA 18-22. Selectee's pay will be set between the MA 18-20 pay bands based on years of education and/or experience.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Legal and regulatory guidance below).
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- There is a required one-year probationary period.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- The selectee's pay will be set between pay bands MA 18 -20
- Relocation expense will not be paid.
Qualifications
This position is open to current Federal employees with the Milk Market Administrator Offices. Must provide an SF-50.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.
Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, dairy or food science, or agricultural economics with at least 9 semester hours in accounting.
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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. Semester hours in investigative or research course may be substituted for accounting. Example of these courses include analysis, fraud, or forensic courses dealing with business, or finance, etc.
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Applicants who do not have a degree must the appropriate semester or quarter hours described above or a degree in accounting, finance, math, dairy or food science, or agricultural economics they need 9 semester hours in accounting; if any other bachelor's degree they need 15 semester hours in accounting courses. When combined with education, this would equal a 4-year course of study. The experience must equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at the grade level to which appointed.
Professional Experience Qualification Requirements: In addition to the above-stated basic requirement, in order to qualify at the MA-18 grade level and above, applicants must have six months of professional experience for each grade from MA13 to MA -17 in a field directly related to the position to be filled; the required professional experience as follows:
(1) Providing systematic examination and appraisal of production, sales, inventory, and financial records to determine the accuracy of reported data;
(2) Assisting with the preparation of work papers and related documentation to support audit findings and conclusions;
(3) Utilizing financial reporting systems and accounting procedures to conduct on-site audits; AND
(4) Documenting audit findings and recommendations for usage in final audit report.
There is no substitution of education for experience beyond the MA-17 grade level.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Volunteer or unpaid experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.
Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, dairy or food science, or agricultural economics with at least 9 semester hours in accounting.
OR
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. Semester hours in investigative or research course may be substituted for accounting. Example of these courses include analysis, fraud, or forensic courses dealing with business, or finance, etc.
OR
Applicants who do not have a degree must the appropriate semester or quarter hours described above or a degree in accounting, finance, math, dairy or food science, or agricultural economics they need 9 semester hours in accounting; if any other bachelor's degree they need 15 semester hours in accounting courses. When combined with education, this would equal a 4-year course of study. The experience must equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at the grade level to which appointed.
Professional Experience Qualification Requirements: In addition to the above-stated basic requirement, in order to qualify at the MA-18 grade level and above, applicants must have six months of professional experience for each grade from MA13 to MA -17 in a field directly related to the position to be filled; the required professional experience as follows:
(1) Providing systematic examination and appraisal of production, sales, inventory, and financial records to determine the accuracy of reported data;
(2) Assisting with the preparation of work papers and related documentation to support audit findings and conclusions;
(3) Utilizing financial reporting systems and accounting procedures to conduct on-site audits; AND
(4) Documenting audit findings and recommendations for usage in final audit report.
There is no substitution of education for experience beyond the MA-17 grade level.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Volunteer or unpaid experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education Requirements: You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Foreign education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information click here. You must provide translated transcripts.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Up to two selections may be made.
Dairy Program offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The applicant must be a high-school graduate, 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver license, and provide proof of insurability. You must be a U.S. citizen. Males born after 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; or may be fired after you begin work; and you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. Privacy Act Notice (PL93-579)
Benefits
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.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any specialized experience and/or selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, your application is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
Benefits
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.
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 provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
3. Transcripts if qualifying based on education OR education is part of the basic education requirement.
4. SF-50 to show you are a Current Federal Milk Market Administrator Offices Employee.
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 instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the occupational questionnaire select https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12613667
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
To begin, click Apply Online. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
Staff Acquisition
- sag-e-appeals@opm.gov
- Address
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Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA, AMS, Dairy Program
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position, and whether or not your application is referred to the selecting official. You will be contacted directly if further evaluation or an interview is required.
You will be notified via email of your application status at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status".
The amount of notices that each applicant receives may vary. The four points of notification are:
- Application Received or Application Incomplete
- Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
- Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
- Selected or Not Selected
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
3. Transcripts if qualifying based on education OR education is part of the basic education requirement.
4. SF-50 to show you are a Current Federal Milk Market Administrator Offices Employee.
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the occupational questionnaire select https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12613667
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
To begin, click Apply Online. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
Staff Acquisition
- sag-e-appeals@opm.gov
- Address
-
Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA, AMS, Dairy Program
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position, and whether or not your application is referred to the selecting official. You will be contacted directly if further evaluation or an interview is required.
You will be notified via email of your application status at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status".
The amount of notices that each applicant receives may vary. The four points of notification are:
- Application Received or Application Incomplete
- Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
- Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
- Selected or Not Selected
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
The mission of the Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Program is to facilitate the efficient marketing of milk and dairy products. Dairy Programs' vision is to be efficient, effective, and innovative in program service delivery in the continually changing industry and government environments.
This is an exclusive announcement open only to U.S. Citizens contacted and recruited under United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program Federal Milk Market Administrator, under Schedule A, 213.3113(F)(4) Hiring Process.
Agency contact information
Staff Acquisition
- sag-e-appeals@opm.gov
- Address
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Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA, AMS, Dairy Program
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250
US