This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, OIG, Office of Audit. As an Auditor (Performance), you will conduct internal and/or external performance reviews and audits of HUD programs administered by HUD and external program participants.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. - Develop specific audit plans and milestones for completing the review. Plan, direct, control and coordinate all activities during assigned reviews. Determine objectives, organize work, set priorities, develop a course of action, and coordinate resource requirements. - Perform qualitative and quantitative research in a collaborative environment for the purpose of gathering background and other information to learn the audit subject's environment. - Lead the efforts of one or more auditors in research, fact-finding, interviewing, analysis, and formulation of findings and recommendations. - Persuade others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior to improve program operations. - Prepare reports and documents supporting work papers and documentation for the preparation, presentation and communication of work-results to the supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11grade level in the Federal service that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: - Using a computer and appropriate software to gather and analyze data, prepare presentations, and prepare audit work papers; AND - Conducting opening and exit conferences to present findings and recommendations; AND - Documenting results in audit reports with appropriate summaries, conclusions and recommendations; AND - Modifying audit methods and techniques to resolve auditing problems. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

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.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address OIG, Office of Audit Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]