*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT USPS OIG EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Do you want to make an impact? The USPS OIG is seeking current Student Cooperatives to fill our Entry Level Auditor position within the Office of Audit Delivery Directorate. This opportunity is located in: Dallas, TX

Duties

In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role. This announcement provides the opportunity for an Entry Level Auditor position within the following Office of Audit location: Delivery Directorate in Dallas, Texas. For more information on each directorate, visit: Link to Office of Audit Homepage The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. The salary range for this position is $50,652.00 - $80,541.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Tables for your specific application location. Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program! Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. This is a trainee level position for auditing and audit-related services. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of such methods and techniques as qualitative and quantitative analysis. The training emphasizes developing an understanding of the relationships of the concepts underlying the specialty area. It is directed toward the recognition of recipient needs or problems and the identification, analysis, and solution of problems. Assignments are pre-selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work. While participating as a member of an audit team, trainees progressively contribute more value to assigned projects as knowledge, skills, and abilities develop. The GS-09 equivalent level is distinguished from the GS-07 equivalent level by the ability to work independently to complete assignments of average difficulty. The employee participates in more complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise. Trainee will be expected to: Work independently and as a member of team to accomplish work goals. Accurately maintain records of information, using tools such as the agency Audit Document Management System. Perform and/or support audits or audit-related reviews, and research and respond to audit environment issues. Effectively communicate and manage changing priorities to adhere to deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Current career employee of the USPS Office of Inspector General. This includes current Student Cooperatives of the USPS OIG. Attainment or completion of a bachelor's degree no later than December 31, 2023, from an accredited college or university in auditing or in a related field (please see below list for related field degree list) such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university). Additional Accepted Degrees: Business Related, including but not limited to: Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc. Government Related, including but not limited to: Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc. Technically Related, including but not limited to: Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc. To qualify for the GS-09 equivalent, you must have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university OR one (1) or more years of professional, full-time experience conducting financial, program and/or performance audits. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of OIG and Postal Service Data Systems Familiar with Yellow Book standards and creating audit work papers. Experience working with the agency's audit document management systems. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Basic knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to work with guidance from team members and supervisor using conventional procedures and practices. Basic knowledge of agency programs and their governing statutes, regulations, and practices sufficient to assist with audit assignments. Ability to use computers and MS Office products sufficient to collect, interpret, and analyze data from multiple sources and communicate findings. Ability to work effectively (independently or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, incorporating information obtained through research. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address OA - Office of Audit 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Jason Dees
• Email: [email protected]