Job Listing: Auditor

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Seattle, WA

We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. If you want challenge, diversity, and the chance to have a positive impact on government, take a look at the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General (OIG). Ideal candidates will have exceptional analytical skills, be highly energetic, and want to work in an environment with outstanding growth opportunities.

We are one of 13 units in Commerce--a diverse federal agency with operations ranging from economic forecasting to environmental stewardship and international trade. Our mission is to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of federal resources and ensure that Commerce programs are efficient and effective.  With so many focuses, OIG is a magnet for professionals of all interests and backgrounds. To learn more visit www.oig.doc.gov or www.doc.gov.

Major Duties

The incumbent serves as an Auditor, working either alone of as a team member planing and conducting financial, economy and efficiency, and program audits and audit compliance follow up of Department of Commerce programs and activities.  At this level, assignments involve:Working either alone or as a team member, planning and conducting financial, contract, economy and efficiency, and program audits.Performing audit compliance follow up of Department of Commerce programs and activities.Performing variety of audit assignments and requires the use of advanced auditing techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data.Defining the objectives and scope of the audit.Accomplishing audit steps by applying Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and a wide range of audit techniques in gathering, documenting and summarizing data.Reviewing operating procedures and management practices of the organization audited.Drafting audit reports, which present findings and provides constructive recommendations for the correction or elimination of the problems found during the review.Evaluating replies to tentative findings and recommendations, makes adjustments as appropriate and finalizes audit observations and conclusions.Preparing oral briefings and drafts audit report segments.Presenting audit findings and recommendations to top audit managers and agency management.

How to Apply

Make certain that your application fully describes your eligibility and qualifications for this position.  Although we will notify you as to the status of your application, we will not contact you to solicit information you have not provided.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Applications will not be returned.

All applicants are required to submit the following:

An application (examples:  Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF 612; or résumé).  Include the vacancy announcement number on all documents.  The application must include work experience, training, education, and awards relevant to the qualifications requirements.  For work experience, specify the dates, grade level (if applicable), and the number of hours worked per week.  For training or self-development activities, specify course titles, classroom hours completed and dates.  Do not send position descriptions.

Narrative responses to each KSA listed under the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section.  Be sure to indicate the KSA you are addressing and include any professional certifications earned, awards, training, and/or education you have taken that apply to that specific KSA.  Please address each KSA separately.

For Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference:  Form DD-214 or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  Eligibles claiming 10-point preference must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15.  (For more information on Veterans' programs, please see the VetsInfo Guide.)

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles must also submit the following (all four are required):

An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation, which shows that you were declared displaced or surplus while serving as a career or career conditional competitive service employee, in tenure group 1 or 2, OR are a current or former Executive Branch agency employee in the excepted service serving on an appointment without time limit, at grade levels GS-15 or equivalent and below, and who has been conferred noncompetitive appointment eligibility and special selection priority by statute for positions in the competitive service;

An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation which shows the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy;

CTAP eligibles:  a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area, Certificate of Expected Separation or other official notice indicating you are in a surplus organization or occupation or eligible for discontinued service retirement; ICTAP eligibles:  a copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area, documentation showing you were separated as a result of a RIF or declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area, or a letter from OPM or your agency documenting other priority consideration status as described in 5 CFR 330.708(a)(2); and

A copy of a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least Fully Successful or equivalent (required unless you are an ICTAP eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement).



Where to Apply:

The DOC OIG has entered into an interagency agreement with the Department of the Treasury’s Administrative Resource Center (ARC) to provide certain personnel services to its organization.  ARC’s responsibilities include advertising DOC OIG vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.

Applications may be submitted by mail or by email.

Forms are available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/index.asp or by calling (304) 480-8305.

Applying By Mail

Applications and other forms may be mailed to the address below under "Contact Information."  Complete application packages must be received in our office or postmarked no later than the closing date.  Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

Applying By Email

Applications may be submitted via email to fesbapplications@bpd.treas.gov.  Complete application packages must be received in our office no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.  These documents should be in Microsoft Word format to ensure compatibility.  Applications that cannot be read or do not contain all of the required information will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.  You will not be solicited for further information.  Documents that cannot be attached to your email may be faxed to:  (304) 480-8358.

For Assistance

For more information, contact the Human Resources Specialist listed under "Contact Information" below. 

Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed under "Contact Information" below. 

Contact Information:
Human Resources Specialist - Bonni Chambers

Phone: 304-480-8357

Fax: 304-480-8358

Email: fesbinquiries@bpd.treas.gov


Or write:
FESB-DOCIG
Room A2-F, Bureau of the Public Debt
200 Third Street
Parkersburg, WV 26106-5312

US

Fax: 304-480-8358


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.