The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.  

Duties

This position will be filled through the Direct Hire Authority. Veteran's Preference does not apply to this announcement.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.

Qualifications

In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To qualify for GS-13, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience to qualify for GS-13 is defined as:  GS-13:   Plans various assignments or investigations to identify opportunities for performance improvement of the program/activity; Develops methods to isolate and/or identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and/or the potential to increase efficiency; Assesses the potential to reduce cost in a variety of programs, projects, and/or functions to recommend cost effective solutions that address any performance issues; Develops portions of written reports that provides conclusions and recommendations that have an impact on the environment, public health, and safety through the improvement of programs and processes; and Prepares and provides briefings to key stakeholders based on the results of work performed. To qualify for GS-12, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience to qualify for GS-12 is defined as:  Assists with various assignments or investigations to identify opportunities for performance improvement of the program/activity; Assists with the development of methods to isolate and/or identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and/or the potential to increase efficiency; Assists in assessing the potential to reduce cost in a variety of programs, projects, and/or functions to recommend cost effective solutions that address any performance issues; Provides input into programs that have an impact on the environment, public health, and safety to improvement of programs and processes; and Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.  Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. 

Education

Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors

1. Degree: auditing, economics, public administration, public policy, public health, environmental studies, environmental policy, political science, or related areas.

   or

2. 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:

   1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
   2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment. 

Continuing Professional Credits (CPE) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEU) may be converted into academic credit hours when evaluated by both higher education institutions and special examining and assessment services. Submit the CPE/CEU evaluation along with your transcripts. CEU/CPEs are most commonly converted via a formula that considers at least ten (10) CEUs to equal a single academic hour. The most authoritative U.S. guide to CEUs is provided by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Information on converting CEUs to academic credit hours, and vice versa, is provided by the American Council on Education (ACE).

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. 

All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Inspector General Ofc-HR
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]