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| Job Title : Supervisory Auditor |
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Labor, Office of the Inspector General |
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New York City, NY
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$98924 to $145747 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Office of the Inspector General Sub Agency: U.S. Department of Labor Job Announcement Number: OIG-2009-034-OA-MS Supervisory Auditor SALARY RANGE: 98,924.00 - 145,747.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, April 10, 2009 to Friday, August 07, 2009 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0511-14/14POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: multiple duty locations - click here for more info WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All current or former federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility, ICTAP/CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area and Veteran Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles. This position is also being advertised as Vacancy Announcement Number OIG-2009-034-OA-DE for non-status applicants and, to be considered for both status and non-status, you must apply to each. JOB SUMMARY: Join the team! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow.DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button below. The Inspector General heads an independent organization responsible for audit, investigation, fraud control, and designated security services related to all Department of Labor (DOL) programs and operations.The Inspector General provides leadership and coordination, and recommends policies for activities designated to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such operations in accordance with the Inspector General Act of 1978. The Office of Audit (OA) serves as the principal contact point on audits for all components of DOL.As such, the OA must ensure that overall Departmental audit needs are met in an effective and timely manner and must advise the Inspector General on the development and implementation of the plans and policies needed to accomplish that mission. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Requires a background investigation and valid drivers license.Subject to frequent travel; up to 80% in a 12 month period.Requires US citizenship.Funding for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) NOT available.Position requires a Supervisory Probational Period if not previously met. Send Mail to: U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave., NW RM S-5028 Washington, DC 20210 Fax: 202-693-5193 For questions about this job: Star C. Wood Phone: 202-693-5196 Fax: 202-693-5193 TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: swood@oig.dol.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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OIG-2009-034-OA-MS Supervisory Auditor QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must meet time in grade within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement to be eligible for consideration for selection. This position is outside the Bargaining Unit. Full performance level is the GS-14. Position requires a Supervisory Probationary period if not previously met. This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized. Intermittent cut off dates until positions filled will be: O4/24/09 06/19/09 05/08/09 07/06/09 05/22/09 07/20/09 06/05/09 Applicants must meet the following criteria to minimally qualify for this position as defined below: EDUCATION: 1. Degree:Accounting; or a degree in a related filed 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; OR 2. Combination of education and experience:At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provides professional accounting knowledge.Applicants background must include at least one of the following: A. 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 B. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or C. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does NOT fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph 1, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully demonstrated the ability to perform work at the full- performance level in accounting, auditing or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors have determined that the applicant had demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study in paragraph 1; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicants education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-14 level. Applicants must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to be eligible for consideration for selection. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, which must have been equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include performing audits or overseeing contractors performing audits of agency financial statements; serving as a technical expert solving complex technical audit questions and issues; reviewing and approving draft audit reports for technical competency and audit standards; coordinating audit assignments among team leaders and audit team members; evaluate audit programs and making recommendations to bring programs into balance with staffing and funding capabilities. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: BackToTop(); Applicants will be scored on a scale of 70 to 100 or ranked based on quality groups.They may or may not receive individual scores. Based on your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions, an automated scoring system will be used to rate and rank your applications. Your self-determined rating, narrative responses, resume and supporting documentation will then be reviewed. If upon review it is determined that your application package does not support your answer choices, we may amend your submission to reflect the final rating based on all the information provided in your application. Ultimately, the Human Resources Office is responsible for determining an applicant's final rating. Please ensure that your resume and narrative responses provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. Also, one or more additional assessment tools may also be applied (e.g., a structured interview, panel review, written test, work sample, etc). NOTE:All information that you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown in the entirety of your application, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process.Therefore, it is essential that you answer all questions as fully and accurately as possible, and that your resume, narrative responses and supplemental materials submitted as part of your application provide sufficient detail to support your responses to the vacancy-specific questions.If, upon review, the examining Human Resources Office determines that any response is not substantiated, it may amend your submission to more accurately reflect your qualifications.In addition, any exaggeration of your experience, false statements or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.Ultimately, the Human Resources Office has the sole authority and responsibility to evaluate and determine each applicant's qualifications. The vacancy questionnaire is designed to assess your experience and/or education as they relate to the competencies below: Building Coalitions and Communications - Explains, advocates, and expresses facts and ideas to negotiate with or convince others to work toward common goals; develops a professional network with other organizations and effectively represents an organizational unit and its work to others. Business Acumen - Acquires and administers human, financial, material, information, and resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission. Leading Change - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates key national and/or program goals, priorities, values, and other factors; balances change and continuity while creating a work environment that encourages creative thinking and improved customer service and program performance. Leading People - Designs and implements strategies that maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Results Driven - Makes timely and effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning, performance measurement, continuous improvement, and implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Audit - Knowledge of government auditing standards (GAS) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) for conducting financial and performance audits, and attestations specified in GAS. Financial Accounting - Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including specifically those applicable to the Federal government. Grants and Contracts - Knowledge and application of government grant and contract requirements and the environment in which grants and contracts operate. Laws and Regulations - Knowledge of laws, government regulations, OMB circulars, executive orders, agency rules, and government organization and functions. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Anyone wishing to be considered under ICTAP/CTAP should annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP/CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
OIG-2009-034-OA-MS Supervisory Auditor Additional Duty Location Info:many vacancies - New York City, NYmany vacancies - San Francisco County, CAmany vacancies - Atlanta, GAmany vacancies - Chicago Metro Area, ILmany vacancies - Dallas, TXmany vacancies - Philadelphia Metro Area, PAmany vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC MAJOR DUTIES: BackToTop(); The major duties include: Supervises a staff of DOL auditors and/or program analysts, and related positions in grades GS 5 through GS 13; and manages, coordinates and integrates a number of concurrent complex audits which may be nationwide in scope, cross regional boundaries and result in recommended changes to legislation or regulations.The ARIG (a) participates with team leaders and auditors in charge (AIC's) in determining the scope of audit, developing and adjusting audit guides when necessary to meet special or unusual circumstances; (b) participates in closeout audit conferences with auditees (city, county, state and/or DOL officials) to present the findings developed during the course of the audit; (c) arranges for independent review of reports to be signed by RIG, and (d) makes the final technical review of work papers and draft audit reports to determine whether both meet DOL reporting standards and are acceptable for signature or approval by the RIG. Carries out personnel and audit management responsibilities, including: Providing training, guidance, and technical assistance to team leader, AIC's and auditors for completing work consistent with goals, standards, priorities and timeframes established by the RIG and OIG Headquarters. Evaluating the technical ability and overall performance of subordinate staff; counsels team leaders and other staff persons; provides advice and instructions on work and administrative matters. Preparing annual performance evaluations; recommends development of staff through job rotation and training, and recommends deserving staff for awards and promotions.Takes or recommends disciplinary action. Taking an active role in developing and implementing affirmative action goals and sets the pace in assuring equal treatment for minorities and women. Planning objectives and work to be accomplished and establishing target dates for completion. Insuring timely performance of quality work by notifying the RIG when the need arises for additional staff resources. Interviewing applicants for employment and making recommendations to RIG on who should be hired. Assists the RIG in administering a public accounting contract auditing program by: Working with DOL program officials and agency contract and grant officers to resolve issues such as disposition of costs questioned in audit reports and agreement on corrective action to be implemented. Establishing guidelines and directing auditors providing technical assistance to non Federal audits to ensure uniform dissemination of information. Supervising the Independent Public Accountant (IPA) audit team and subordinate staff responsible for reviewing IPA work papers and reports, testing IPA results controlling report findings, and maintaining liaison with IPAs. Collaborating with heads of other audit units (e.g., State or local audit organizations, CPAs, IPAs, etc.) to select and negotiate for audits. This includes contact with other Federal audit organizations and considerable contact with heads of large State audit organizations as well as contact with city and county auditors in the assigned geographical area. Negotiating and maintaining current "Memoranda of Understanding" which establish commitments by grantees for accomplishing and managing their program audit requirements for approval by the RIG. Also reduces operating costs by eliminating duplication of audit effort. Reviews onsite or by desk audit non Federal audit reports for adequacy. Serves as a highly responsible advisor to the RIG, and: Assists in the selection of programs in need of audit resources to be devoted to particular projects (including preparation and revision to the annual work plan and detailed quarterly Review and Analysis reports). Recognizes significant trends which may have future impact on audit procedures and audit programs. Makes adjustments to audit procedures and audit programs, after careful consideration of all facts so that corrective factors can be made for achievement of audit goals. Assists the RIG in coordinating and maintaining OIG liaison on significant audit matters, including: Providing audit related testimony at hearings and court proceedings involving local and Federal criminal and civil prosecutive initiatives.Provides expert advice and testimony at Administrative Law Judge hearings. Conducting necessary liaison with the Office of Inspector General Regional Office of Investigation. Maintaining appropriate liaison with DOL Regional officials, OIG headquarters staff, GAO, and other Federal agencies as required. Serving on Office of Audit special committees or task forces to address matters relating to OIG policies and/or sensitive audit issues. Functions as Acting RIG in his/her absence and performs other duties as assigned.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
OIG-2009-034-OA-MS Supervisory Auditor BENEFITS: The Department of Labor offers a variety of benefits and workplace enhancements. For details click: BENEFITS OTHER INFORMATION: BackToTop(); The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. GENERAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
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