THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AUDITOR (TITLE 5), T5147000 (GS-11) / T5144000 (GS-12) and is part of the OR USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As an AUDITOR (TITLE 5), GS-0511-11/12, the purpose of the position is to perform audits on a variety of programs and to assess efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with program laws, regulations, and provisions. Synthesizes the work of team members to develop a completed audit product; assesses the progress of subordinate team members in their individual assignments; and provides performance feedback to team members regarding weaknesses and approaches to fact-finding. Such information is provided to a higher level supervisor for consideration in interim and annual performance appraisals, and assessment of overall program management. 1. Audits projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit projects may include financial audits that require extensive cost and price analysis techniques. Audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature, cross organizational or functional lines (e.g., ANG and ARNG Contract Administration, ANG and ARNG Fiscal Accounting Activities, etc.) and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors. Studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles. Prepares an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques. 2. Conducts entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explains the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions. Performs survey work to identify potential operating/financial management problems. Reviews operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. Documents survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. 3. Accomplishes audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Prepares audit reports that present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Follows up with discussion of findings with activity level officials. Persuades command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome. 4. Performs audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Reports to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. 5. Provides unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must possess a valid state driver?s license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which the applicant/employee lives or is principally employed, in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position within one year of appointment according to DoD Personnel Security Program Management Directives.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Prior to appointment, an applicant must have a current completed/cleared drug test.
• As a basis of continued employment, the employee must complete all Financial Management Program education and training.
• As a basis of continued employment, the employee must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level.
• As a basis of continued employment, the employee must have and maintain a current Network License according to Army Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
• The employee is subject to adverse actions, to include reassignment to a lower-grade and/or separation from federal service, if he or she fails to obtain the required Financial Management Certification and education requirements.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MGMT LEVEL 2 (GS-11) and 3 (GS-12) Certified position designated as such iaw the National Def Auth Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• As a basis of continued employment, the employee must meet the DoD directed civilian financial management certifications for the Comptroller position within TWO YEARS of initial hire or promotion date.
• Incumbent will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before appointment.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All On Board Permanent Title 5 Federal Employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All On Board Permanent Title 32 Technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: All on-board Series GS-0511 personnel must be certified at the next higher grade-level before being eligible for grade promotion to that level; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. Must meet the following seven basic qualification factors: 1. Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; 2. Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; 3. Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; 4. Ability to comprehend and/or apply problem-solving and negotiating techniques; 5. Skilled in working with multiple software computer programs; 6. Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and, 7. Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized Experience - Are experiences that prepared the on-board employee or new applicant to perform the auditor duties of the position. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experiences, as applicable and defined for each GS-0511 position: GS-11, Auditor - Journeyman. To qualify for a GS-0511-11 position, an applicant must be eligible for entry into level one financial management certification career program. The applicant must have at least 24 months of auditing experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of auditing principles and procedures. The applicant must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit business program requirements. An applicant must have demonstrated competencies to conduct audits in accordance with directives and policies; study and evaluate internal controls to determine the level of system reliability; and determine audit procedures needed to attain audit objectives in view of system reliability. An applicant must have experiences that concerned obtaining sufficient reliable evidence through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion in regard to the activity under examination. The applicant is experienced in conducting examinations and tests that used statistical and/or judgmental sampling of financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness in which the audited activities discharged their financial responsibilities, or to determine that the financial records were maintained in accordance with applicable regulations. An applicant's experiences and education must demonstrate his or her ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. GS-0511-12, Auditor - Expert. To qualify for a GS-0511-12 position, an applicant must be eligible for entry into financial management certification career program. Candidate must have at least 36 months of financial audit and/or performance audit experiences that led to objective and systematic examinations and resulted in independent audit assessments of an organization's structure, performance, efficiency, program, activity or function. The applicant's experiences and competencies provided an in-depth knowledge of auditing principles and procedures. The applicant must have experiences in audit preparations, planning, conducting, and reporting with a full-range of competencies in the auditing business that successfully accomplished intended purposes; met or exceeded operational efficiency; provided accurate, reliable, timely, and useful financial audit data; or demonstrated experiences in conducting audits that involved evaluating financial management in terms of economical use of property and personnel. Other audit experiences included adherence to prescribed policies; effective control over expenditures, liabilities, revenues, and assets; proper accounting for resources and financial transactions; compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and precedent decisions; and compliance of agency accounting systems with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. An applicant's specialized audit program experiences must include audit report preparations and oral presentations that involved significant audit findings and discovered conditions with cause and effect factors. The applicant must demonstrate experiences that involved presenting researched recommendations for remedial actions, such as addressing methods for improving the use of funds and the identification of questionable costs. The applicant must have a practical understanding of the principles and concepts of the audit business program requirements. Applicants must have auditor experiences and training that demonstrated his or her abilities to lead, train subordinates, follow directions, read, retain, and comply with instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Auditing Audit Reporting Concepts, Policies and Principles of Audit

Education

Degree: Accounting; or a degree in a related field 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 six hours of credit in business law.

*You must provide transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Contacts

• Address OR USPFO 1776 Militia Way SE Salem, OR 97301 US
• Name: Emma Prosser
• Phone: (971) 355-3308
• Email: [email protected]