The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

Duties

This position may be filled remotely or in any of NIGC's regional offices. If you reside within the local commuting area a regional office, it is expected that you would report to the office for your official duty station. Telework options are available per agency policy. If you do not reside within the local commuting area of a regional office, then the position will be remote with a duty location of your home. Assigned to the Division of Compliance, the Auditor is a gaming regulatory professional who exercises independent judgment and performs quick response audits, audit readiness and sustainment, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up. Performs complex analysis and evaluations, conducts a variety of audits that are usually without precedent in the performance of sometimes difficult and demanding audit assignments, which require a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Additionally, the incumbent is required to have a familiarity and comprehension with the operations of the Commission, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), and federal, state, and Indian laws and regulations as they pertain to the statutory and regulatory responsibilities of the Commission. The National Indian Gaming Commission's (NIGC/Commission) Auditor works under the general supervision of the Audit Manager, who outlines broad policy and general objectives regarding the accounting and internal audit programs. Major duties at the GG-13 include but are not limited to the following: Performs audits of class II and class III gaming operation to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), the regulation of the NIGC, and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinance/resolution. Serves as the NIGC's representative with tribal government with respect to gaming matters. Provides training and technical assistance to tribal governments, tribal regulatory authorities, gaming operation personnel and contract managers to ensure compliance with the IGRA and NIGC regulations. Conducts audits to investigate known or alleged violations of the IGRA and NIGC regulations, prepares reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission to hear such matters. Coordinates with responsible management officials; and evaluates the validity of tentative findings and recommendations that have been identified. Assignments will be specifically designed to prepare you for advancement to the next higher level without further competition. Advancement to the next higher level is not guaranteed, and does depend on: (1) a demonstrated ability to successfully perform at the next higher level, to the satisfaction of the immediate supervisor; (2) the availability of sufficient work at the next higher level to warrant advancement; and (3) having satisfied all legal and regulatory requirements for advancement. This is a permanent, full-time, position in the Excepted Service. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the Federal Government must serve a two year trial period. Merit promotion procedures do not apply. Salary Information: Remote location: GG-11: $72,553 - $94,317 GG-12: $86,962 - $113,047 GG-13: $103,409 - $134,435 (This is based on the Rest of the United States salary table and includes those locations that are not included in a defined pay locality area. Your final salary would be determined based on where you live. For locality pay information please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Rapid City, SD: GG-11: $72,553 - $94,317 GG-12: $86,962 - $113,047 GG-13: $103,409 - $134,435 Washington, DC: GG-11: $82,764 - $107,590 GG-12: $99,200 - $128,956 GG-13: $117,962 - $153,354 Portland, OR: GG-11: $78,044 - $101,454 GG-12: $93,543 - $121,601 GG-13: $111,234 - $144,608 Sacramento, CA: GG-11: $80,217 - $104,280 GG-12: $96,148 - $124,988 GG-13: $114,332 - $148,636 Phoenix, AZ: GG-11: $75,783 - $98,515 GG-12: $90,833 - $118,079 GG-13: $108,012 - $140,419 St. Paul, MN: GG-11: $78,969 - $102,657 GG-12: $94,652 - $123,043 GG-13: $112,553 - $146,323 This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the excepted service must serve a two year trial period. Merit Promotion procedures do not apply. The NIGC has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework.

Requirements

Qualifications

Educational Requirement: Degree: A Bachelor's or higher-level degree in 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 term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR Combination of education and experience: Four years of experience in accounting or auditing, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge with a background that also includes one of the following: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality; or (2) Certified as a Certified Public Account, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner obtained through written examination; or (3) An additional three years of casino accounting or auditing experience with no college-level education for a total of seven years of work experience in lieu of the education requirement. Specialized Experience: In addition to the education requirement, you must possess the experience described for the grade level to which you are applying. GG-11 (equivalent to GS-11) All applicants must possess at least 1 full year of experience with the following: Demonstrated familiarity and comprehension with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), federal, state, and Indian laws and regulations; knowledge of the roles played by federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies in regulating and enforcing laws and prosecuting matters pertaining to Indian gaming; Demonstrated ability to apply methods required to conduct audits pertaining to casino gaming operations; Preparing concise and clear written reports reflecting audit findings and testifying in administrative hearings or other proceedings; Demonstrated knowledge of Indian gaming operations and the ability to distinguish between class I, II, and III gaming as defined in the IGRA and agency regulations. GG-12 (equivalent to GS-12) All applicants must possess at least 3 full years of experience with the following: Demonstrated familiarity and comprehension with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), federal, state, and Indian laws and regulations; knowledge of the roles played by federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies in regulating and enforcing laws and prosecuting matters pertaining to Indian gaming; Demonstrated ability to apply methods required to conduct audits pertaining to casino gaming operations; Preparing concise and clear written reports reflecting audit findings and testifying in administrative hearings or other proceedings; Demonstrated knowledge of Indian gaming operations and the ability to distinguish between class I, II, and III gaming as defined in the IGRA and agency regulations. GG-13 (equivalent to GS-13) All applicants must possess at least 5 full years of experience with the following: Demonstrated familiarity and comprehension with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), federal, state, and Indian laws and regulations; knowledge of the roles played by federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies in regulating and enforcing laws and prosecuting matters pertaining to Indian gaming; Demonstrated ability to apply methods required to conduct audits pertaining to casino gaming operations; Preparing concise and clear written reports reflecting audit findings and testifying in administrative hearings or other proceedings; Demonstrated knowledge of Indian gaming operations and the ability to distinguish between class I, II, and III gaming as defined in the IGRA and agency regulations. Applicants must have and maintain a valid driver's license. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.

Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Ericka Witham
• Email: [email protected]