About this role
Job SummaryConsistently ranked as among the best places to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent and objective unit working to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
QualificationsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.. Minimum Qualification for the GS-07 level Education: 1 full year of graduate level education; OR a Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement as defined by OPM OR Experience: 1 year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-05 grade level performing all of the following: Reviewing data or records to infer conclusions; AND Preparing thorough write-ups of work performed, observations made, or conclusions drawn, such as writing detailed meeting minutes or oral interview notes or documenting observable conditions. OR Combination of Education and Experience: If you possess some, but not all, of the education or specialized experience described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 hours (total semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify. Minimum Qualification for the GS-09 level Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR a L.L.B. or J.D. OR Experience: 1 year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-07 grade level performing all of the following: Assisting in project planning by identifying areas susceptible to weakness or risk; Researching laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and/or procedures as part of an assignment; AND Preparing written summaries of work performed and conclusions reached, complete with supporting documents, that contribute to a final written report on a subject matter, such as an audit report or research paper. OR Combination of Education and Experience: If you possess some, but not all, of the education or specialized experience described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 hours (total semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.
Major DutiesThis position is with the Office of the Inspector General located in either Herndon, VA, Sacramento, CA or Lakewood, CO. This office is responsible for the development, direction, and implementation of a broad, comprehensive review program covering audits, inspections, and evaluations of all DOI and Insular Area Governments' programs and activities in terms of (a) economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and equity; (b) internal controls, financial reporting and compliance with laws and regulations; and (c) program results. As an Auditor (Performance) your normal duties will include: Performs audits, inspections, and evaluations of major programs and operations for efficiency and effectiveness in meeting their intended objectives. This includes thoroughly studying and assessing all related policies, activities, procedures, resources, and systems that may intersect different functional areas. in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and CIGIE's Standards for Inspection and Evaluation. Perform assignments as part of reviewing and evaluating procedures, systems, or programs for effectiveness and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies; and assures work performed and supporting evidence adequately supports the conclusions reached. Prepares narrative reports, interview and meeting notes, written summaries of findings, and briefing materials. Briefs team leader, team members, and/or internal management on findings and explains significance of conclusions. You will serve as an Auditor (Performance) under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program within the Office of the Inspector General. The agency may non-competitively convert a Recent Graduate who is a U.S. Citizen to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service, as long as the Recent Graduate successfully completes the OIG's one year developmental program, demonstrates successful job performance, and meets the OPM Qualification Standards for the targeted occupational series and grade level. There is no guarantee for conversion. If converted, the position may have a full-performance level of GS-13. The duration of the Recent Graduate appointment is a trial period. If the position is not converted, the position will be terminated.RequirementsMust meet Pathways Recent Graduate requirements and minimum qualifications for the grade level(s) for this position as described in this posting. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is required. OGE-450, Confidential Statement of Employment may be required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Services. Initial appointments to the excepted service will be subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period, and in the absence of agency action to retain, such appointments will terminate the day before the anniversary date of the individual's appointment (or sooner), if the certifying official determines that finalizing the appointment would not advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the OIG, and/or otherwise does not promote the efficiency of the service. Subject to completion of background investigation. Final, cumulative GPA must be a 3.0 or above Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. The incumbent of this position is subject to post-employment screening for criminal conduct. OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report may be required.