Auditor

Summary The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Responsibilities The Auditor conducts audits of various programs carried out by the Agency or contractors, including assignments undertaken to assess agency programs and operations as part of annual planning; responds to complaints received via the OIG hotline or inquiries from the public; and responds to requests of the Congress or senior OIG management. U.S. International Trade Commission Programs: Incumbent has the capability to lead audits of one or more focal areas within the international trade subject area. The incumbent possesses an economic, legal, administrative, analytical, operational, or other technical background to participate in the design and development of a comprehensive approach to answer significant questions involving complex Agency-wide programs. The incumbent also understands the interrelationships among the program areas and government operations. Program Operations: The incumbent has training and experience in analyzing program operations and support functions involving significant resources. Program operations and support functions are a part of the effective, efficient and economical operation of the U.S. International Trade Commission. Program areas and support functions include: contracts; trade-related operations and requirements, financial management; information resources management; forensic review for fraud, waste and abuse; internal control assessment; and process improvement. Audit: As an auditor, the incumbent conducts complex, agency-wide assignments of various programs carried out by Agency staff or contractors. These assignments are directed toward identifying areas where significant improvements in economy, efficiency, and effectiveness can be made in Agency statutes, regulations, guidance, policies, procedures, or practices. Such work includes assignments undertaken to assess Agency programs and operations as part of annual planning; respond to complaints received via the OIG hotline or inquiries from the public; and respond to requests of the Congress or senior OIG and Agency management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Auditing Series, 0511: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. OR 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 applicant's background must also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have the experience listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following: Specialized experience for this position includes: Conducting and overseeing financial or performance audits in conformity with professional and regulatory standards and guidance; Examples could include: (a) Leading teams of lower-graded staff in ensuring assigned audits conform to applicable professional standards; OR (b) Conducting/overseeing interviews, walkthroughs to document program processes, and testing; OR (c) Preparing/reviewing audit reports and supporting documentation prepared by team members ensuring accuracy, sufficiency, and compliance with applicable professional standards and (d) OIG policy; OR (e) Providing on-the-job training on the use of the audit documentation system, and audit tasks such as testing, interviewing, program processes observation, and report writing. 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. You must provide a copy of your transcript to support education basic requirement. Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: Additional Information As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period (competitive service) or a two-year trial period (excepted service) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit Severely disabled persons program information: Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: Questionnaire: Vacancy ID number: MP-26-058-MW Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process. Time period to meet qualifications: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.