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Labor, Office of the Inspector General |
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Washington DC Metro Area, DC
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Office of the Inspector General
Sub Agency: U.S. Department of Labor
Job Announcement Number:
OIG-2009-028-OA-MS
Supervisory Auditor (Audit Director)
SALARY RANGE: 120,830.00 - 153,200.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, March 27, 2009
to Friday, July 24, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0511-15/15POSITION INFORMATION: Full time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
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.
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.
The Washington Audit Office (WAO) is located within the Office of
Audit.It is responsible for overall administration of the audits
it is assigned or approved to conduct.The incumbent conducts a
program of surveys, reviews, evaluations and audits from all DOL
operations and activities within its assigned area and from time to
time, projects of nationwide scope.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
No known promotion potential beyond the GS-15 level.U.S. Citizenship & valid drivers license.Requires a background investigation & financial disclosure.Subject to frequent travel up to 80% within a 12 month period.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is NOT Authorized.Requires a supervisory probationay period, if not already met.
Send Mail to:
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
RM S5208
Washington, DC 20210
Fax: 202-693-5193
For questions about this job:
Jennifer George
Phone: 202-693-5195
Fax: 202-693-5193
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: george.jennifer@oig.dol.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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OIG-2009-028-OA-MS
Supervisory Auditor (Audit Director)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and qualification requirements
by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to be eligible for
consideration for selection.
Full performance level is the GS-15.
This position is outside the Bargaining Unit.
This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement
Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.
Intermittent cut off dates for this announcement are:
April10, 2009May22, 2009July 06, 2009
April24, 2009June 05, 2009
May08, 2009June 19, 2009
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-15 level.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent
to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal
Service AND basic requirements in the Education and Qualifications
Sections of this announcement.
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:
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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-2009-028-OA-MS
Supervisory Auditor (Audit Director)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
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The Washington Audit Office (WAO) is responsible for overall
administration of the audit function in the assigned geographical
area.The incumbent conducts a program of surveys, reviews,
evaluations and audits for all DOL operations and activities within
its assigned area and from time to time, projects of nationwide
scope that transcend regional boundaries.The majority of these
audits deal with significant, high visibility DOL programs that
require audit work to be done with a large group of auditors and
other specialists and recommend significant changes to Assistant
Secretaries, the Secretary of Labor, Congress, OMB, public
interest groups, and high-level officials of state and local
governments.
The incumbent is responsible for directing, planning, organizing and
managing the work of the Washington Audit Office and for effective
and efficient use of resources consistent with OIG audit program
policy and directives.
The major duties are:
1. Supervises a staff of DOL auditors and/or program analysts,
and related positions in grades GS 5 through GS 14 and delegates
responsibility and accountability to subordinate supervisory
personnel. The incumbent: (a) participates with team leaders and
auditors in charge in determining the scope of audit and
evaluations, 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, and (c) makes the final review of draft and final
audit reports to determine if they meet OIG reporting standards and
are ready to be signed by the Assistant Inspector General for Audit
(AIGA).
In addition the incumbent directs an administrative, secretarial,
and clerical support staff.
2.Administers a public accounting contract auditing program and
negotiates audit agreements with state and local audit organizations
which includes authority to accept or reject audit work thus
accomplished. In administering this program the incumbent:
-- Directs selection of contracts/grants to be audited by public
accounting firms and manages the audit efforts of such public
accounting firms used to audit selected contracts/grantees.
-- Acts as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative in the
WAO, approves all invoices for payment to the public accountants.
3.Subject to the annual audit and evaluation plan, determines
WAO audit/evaluation program goals and objectives and develops
workload and staffing plans allocating available audit resources to
accomplish goals and objectives. In doing so the WAO:
-- Directs development of periodic workload forecasts and makes
decisions on work problems and resource requirements for WAO and
Headquarters planning and control purposes.
-- Advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on
problems involving the relationships of the WAO to DOL programs and
the OIG's impact on such programs.
--Coordinates specific supervisory audit and administrative
responsibilities for carrying out WAO audit program and
administrative support functions.
--Coordinates concurrent audits and in conjunction with OIG
policies and standards, establishes WAO guidelines and procedures
on technical matters including: monitoring of ongoing audit work,
audit working papers, and review and processing of final and draft
reports for compliance with Comptroller General and OIG standards.
4. Manages personnel matters in the WAO by:
-- Recruiting and hiring technical and administrative staff, and
providing work assignments and training to meet staff development
needs.
-- Evaluating the technical ability and overall performance of
subordinate staff, counseling supervisory staff, recommending awards
for deserving staff, taking disciplinary and dismissal actions, and
handling other matters related to personnel management and
staff development.
-- Taking an active role in developing and implementing
affirmative action goals and setting the pace in assuring equal
treatment for minorities and women.
-- Administering an upward mobility program within WAO.
-- Hearing employee complaints and grievances not resolved at a
lower level and reviewing disciplinary cases proposing suspensions
and removals.
5.Recommends or develops and implements organizational changes
including periodic rotation of staff responsibilities to adjust for
staffing balances and capabilities, workload changes, and
special assignments.
6.Provides extensive guidance and instructions on technical
matters, such as:
-- Clearance of audit findings and requirements relative to the
Single Audit Concept prescribed by OMB Circular A 102, Attachment
P.
-- Implementation of OMB Circular A 123 requirements for all
regional programs and operations.
-- Resolution action for DOL officials on audit findings and
recommendations in accordance with OMB Circular A 50 and OIG
directives.
7. Within the assigned geographical area, coordinates and
maintains OIG liaison on significant audit matters or participates
in special steering committees or task forces as required.Such
activities include:
-- Maintaining liaison with the DOL Secretary's Regional
Representative, Regional Administrators, area office managers, and
officials of other Federal agencies, state, and local governments.
-- Coordinating with the Office of Investigation on
audit/investigative matters.
-- Serving on or leading special steering committees, task forces,
and work groups which address OIG wide policies and operations,
major Departmental program issues or problems, or highly sensitive
audit issues.
-- Representing the OIG at Executive Committee meetings, Audit
Forum meetings, AICPA activities, Institute of Internal Auditors
functions, and with state and local government officials
-- Providing audit related testimony at hearings and court
proceedings involving local and Federal criminal and civil
prosecutorial initiatives.
-- Providing testimony and advice for Administrative Law Judges
hearings.
8.Manages a system for providing accurate and timely input for
the automated and administrative management reporting system.
9.Participates in the annual and long range planning efforts,
providing input on goals and needs by identifying and recommending
audit ideas that are reflected in the Office of Audit Annual
Workplan submitted to OMB.
10.Carries out other duties as assigned by the Assistant
Inspector General for Audit.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
OIG-2009-028-OA-MS
Supervisory Auditor (Audit Director)
BENEFITS:
The Department of Labor offers a variety of benefits and workplace
enhancements.
For details click: BENEFITS
OTHER INFORMATION:
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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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