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Do you want to make an impact? The United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Audit Director position within the Office of Audit, Audit Services Directorate.
This opportunity is located in:
12/10/2024 to 12/24/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
GG 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
Yes
25-25-12613245-JD
823133600
Open to All U.S. Citizens. Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service, Postal Regulatory Commission, and United States Postal Inspection Service WILL NOT be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement. INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY TO ANNOUNCEMENT #:12613247.
About the Audit Services Directorate:
The Audit Services Directorate provides guidance and support to the Office of Audit (OA). Specific functions include budgeting, contracting, audit policy management, quality control, peer reviews, data analysis, sampling, report processing, training, strategic planning, USPS capital investment reviews, application management, and coordination with other OIG components.
To learn more, visit: Office of Audit Homepage
This position is being advertised at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The salary range for this position is $163,964.00 - $191,900.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Review OPM's website for locality information here.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.
The employee manages and directs the activities of staff engaged in providing support to the Office of Audit. The Office of Audit performs audits and reviews that examine how the Postal Service's activities, organization, and policies relate to its strategic vision and mission. Major responsibilities include:
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.
Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG.
As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring.
For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/#url=Overview
We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances and Flexible Spending options as well.
For information, please visit https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/.
Retirement and Thrift Savings.
For more information about these programs see opm.gov/retirement-center and tsp.gov.
Flexible Work Schedules.
USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays.
In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on level or your years of service.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: EXEMPT (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
EVALUATION PROCESS
When applying for open opportunities, your application will undergo a thorough evaluation process.The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting application documentation to ensure that you meet the eligibility required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview.
Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.
Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.
NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.
Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on12/24/2024 will be considered.
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 25-25-12613245-JD, by closing date 12/24/2024.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 12/24/2024, to receive consideration.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
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/823133600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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America's postal system is one of the government's most trusted entities. The US Postal Service Office of Inspector General, an independent agency within the Postal Service, employs over 900 auditors, criminal investigators, and professional support personnel stationed in over ninety locations. The OIG plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America's postal service, its revenue and assets, and its employees.
The USPS OIG audits and reviews are designed to protect assets and revenue, ensure efficient and economical mail delivery, and safeguard the integrity of the postal system. We perform audits and reviews in compliance with standards published by the Comptroller General of the United States, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
At USPS OIG, we strive to create an environment in which we share our similarities and celebrate our differences. We realize diversity without inclusion only reinforces systemic barriers. To grow diversity and inclusion, we must ensure equity. These are essential for us to continue to thrive and remain innovative, while fostering a flexible and inclusive work environment.
For more information on the Office of Audit, visit: Office of Audit Homepage
