Auditor

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 Office of Inspector General (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 and manage assignments 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; financial management; information resources management; forensic review for fraud, waste and abuse; internal control assessment; and process improvement. Audit: As an auditor, the incumbent manages 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.

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 Requirements For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level or comparable pay band in the Federal Service performing the following work: collection, compilation and analysis of data; the preparation of reports; and the presentation of relevant information on assigned audits, evaluations, or investigations.

OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree. or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications.

For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level or comparable pay band in the Federal Service performing the following work: collection, compilation and analysis of data; the preparation of reports; and the presentation of relevant information on assigned audits, evaluations, or investigations.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 grade level. 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.