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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation your states and your community!

Duties

Position Description # T5144P01

POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Internal Review Division. The purpose of the position is to perform audits on a variety of programs and to assess efficiency effectiveness and compliance with program laws regulations and a state with 4 or more auditors serves as an auditor-in-charge of audit programs or difficult audit projects. Synthesizes the work of team members to develop a completed audit product; assesses the progress of subordinate team members in their individual assignments; and provides performance feedback to team members regarding weaknesses and approaches to fact-finding. Such information is provided to a higher level supervisor for consideration in interim and annual performance appraisals and assessment of overall program management.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Audits projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit projects may include financial audits that require extensive cost and price analysis techniques. Audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature cross organizational or functional lines (e.g. ANG and ARNG Contract Administration ANG and ARNG Fiscal Accounting Activities etc.) and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors. Studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles. Prepares an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques.

2. Conducts entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explains the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions. Performs survey work to identify potential operating/financial management problems. Reviews operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. Documents survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards.

3. Accomplishes audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g. interviews computer assisted statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering documenting and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Prepares audit reports that present findings identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Follows up with discussion of findings with activity level officials. Persuades command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome.

4. Performs audit follow-up on agreed-to findings recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Reports to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities.

5. Provides unscheduled quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious high-profile problems.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Selectee will not be appointed until investigation is complete.
• Will be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance AND as a minimum a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act 2012 Public Law 112-81 Subtitle F-Financial Management sec 1051 amending 10 United States Code sec 1599d.
• Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position.
• Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).

Qualifications

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE :

A. Degree:Accounting auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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.

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B. 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 applicants background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; or

2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination.

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements evaluate applicants knowledge skills and abilities for:

• Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;

• Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;

• Ability to comprehend and/or apply problem solving and negotiating techniques;

• Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;

• Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade.

Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.

The applicants educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.

Education

If you wish to qualify for this position based on your education you must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) or proof of degree with your application package. Failure to provide supporting educational documentation at the time of application will result in an ineligible rating.

Additional information

DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
Area 1 : Current On-board Title 5 Employees and Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Permanent 2-Conditional 3-Indefinite) and Permanent AGRs in the West Virginia National Guard at the advertised location.
Area 2 : Current On-board Title 5 Employees and Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Permanent 2-Conditional 3-Indefinite) and Permanent AGRs in the West Virginia National Guard.
Area 3 : WVNG Army M-Day and Air Force DSG (Drill-Status Guardsmen) Temporary Title 32 Technicians and Title 5 Employees Temporary AGR (OTOT) and national guardsmen serving on Full-time National Guard Duty - Operational Support Orders (ADOS).
Area 4 : Federal re-employable eligible employees National Guardsmen outside of the WVNG and U.S Citizens willing to join the West Virginia National Guard as a condition of employment.
Area 5 : Current On-board Federal Employees (Tenure: 1-Career 2-Conditional 3-Indefinite) from another Federal Agency nationwide.
Area 6 : All U.S. Citizens. ***Veterans Preference Applies to this Area***

Permanent Change of Station: PCS funds are not available for this position.

Incentives: Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for this position.

All WVNG positions are pending availability of resources and funds.

The WVNG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Selection of this position will be made without regard to race color religion age national origin sex non-disqualifying disability political affiliation marital status membership or non-membership in an employee organization or any other non-merit factor.

Veterans Preference: Veterans preference must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the claimed veterans preference not being adjudicated and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable general etc.). If you are serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service (honorable general etc.) and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference of any kind. An SF-50 is NOT sufficient to adjudicate preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit: 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.

Required Experience:

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