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Defense Contract Audit Agency |
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ANCHORAGE, AK, AK
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Defense Contract Audit Agency Job Announcement Number:
PH-RS-207966-S2 AUDITOR (CONTRACT AUDIT)
SALARY RANGE: 42,955.00 - 63,866.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Saturday, July 14, 2007
to Sunday, July 13, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0511-09 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12 DUTY LOCATIONS: multiple duty locations - click here for more info
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
U.S. Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Where you begin...can make all the difference! With over three decades of experience with complex, high-dollar government contracts, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is the employer of choice for creative, enthusiastic audit professionals.
THIS IS NOT A NEW ANNOUNCEMENT . If you have applied for the GS-9 Auditor position for DCAA under announcement number PH-RCS-207966 within the past twelve (12) months and/or you have an active application, you do not have to reapply. WHAT'S CHANGED? The announcement closing date has been extended, some geographical locations that were previously available under this announcement are no longer available, additionally there are recruitment bonuses available in specific locations. When applying, you will only be able to select the geographical locations that are currently available. If you have questions regarding this vacancy, your status or if you would like to make changes to the geographic locations that you have selected, please send an e-mail to Philadelphia@OPM.gov and put the vacancy number in the subject line.
DCAA auditors have the opportunity to provide a unique service to their country while gaining an unprecedented level of expertise. DCAA provides accounting and financial advisory services for contracts and subcontracts to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies. An inclusive and employee-friendly work environment, challenging assignments, specialized training, rapid advancement, generous benefits – at DCAA you will find all this and more in a progressive organization that provides the opportunity for a great career start. If you are seeking an organization dedicated to the concept of continuous improvement – then join the elite cadre of contract auditors who made DCAA their employer of choice. For more information, log onto the DCAA web site at http://www.dcaa.mil/careercenter.
This announcement establishes a standing inventory of eligibles. Lists of qualified candidates will be referred periodically based on the hiring needs of DCAA.
Recruitment Incentives: The following recruitment incentives may be offered and will require a minimum 12-month service agreement:A 25% recruitment bonus for positions in the San Diego commuting area.A 25% recruitment bonus for positions in the San Francisco Bay commuting areaA 10% recruitment bonus for positions in Bethesda/Rockville/Gaithersburg, Maryland and throughout the Northern Virginia metro area.
In the Geographic locations section, when applying for this position, you are only allowed to select 3 locations for which you desire to be considered.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a U.S. citizen.Designated and/or Random drug testing is requiredBackground and Security investigation is requiredOne year successful probation period is requiredMobility agreement is required. (See Requirements Section for more details)
Send Mail to:
Philadelphia Services Branch
US Office of Personnel Management
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
USA For questions about this job:
Philadelphia Services Branch
Phone: (215)861-3074
Email: philadelphia@opm.gov
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PH-RS-207966-S2 AUDITOR (CONTRACT AUDIT)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
HOW DO I QUALIFY? If you are an American Citizen who has or will complete the basic eligibility requirement shown below within the next nine (9) months (please include the completion date of educational requirements), your application will be accepted. For example, college students who are pursuing a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to an undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field may apply when they are within nine months of completing all degree requirements – providing all other requirements will be met upon graduation. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their current college transcript with their application. If considered for a position with DCAA, you will have to provide an official transcript verifying completion of all degree requirements before an offer of employment may be made.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT :
Qualifying Education : An 4-year undergraduate degree (Bachelors) or higher in accounting/auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours of accounting/auditing. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours in business law.
Qualifying Combination of Education and Experience : If you do not have an undergraduate degree as described in the above paragraph, you can still satisfy the basic entry requirement if you have at least 4 years of experience in accounting/auditing, or a combination of accounting/auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting/auditing knowledge. Such experience and/or education must include one of the following:
1.Completion at an accredited college or university of at least 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality (including up to 6 hours of business law); OR
2. A certificate as a CPA or CIA obtained through written examination; OR
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing (i.e. 15 semester hours) but that does not satisfy the 24 semester hours requirement provided that (a) you have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or related fields, AND (b) a panel of at least 2 higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you have demonstrated good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4 year course of undergraduate study in accounting or related field, AND(c) except for literal non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, your education, training, and experience fully meet the requirements.
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-9 LEVEL:
A . Specialized Experience- Have one full year of professional accounting, auditing, or related experience comparable to the GS-7 level in the Federal service that demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and/or program results audits; and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices including accrual, obligation, and cost methods through performance of duties such as collecting, measuring, analyzing, and/or interpreting cost information to support determining the cost of providing specific programs and activities; producing written information which may include technical material; and using computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information
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B. Graduate Education- Completion at an accredited college or university of a master’s degree or two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree in accounting, auditing, or directly related field such as business administration or finance which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactorily perform GS-9 auditor work. If you qualify based on your graduate education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application.
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C. Combination of Specialized Experience and Graduate Education- If you have some, but not all, of the experience or education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you do have. To compute this, first determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required under A above. For example, 6 months of professional experience equals 50% of the experience requirement. Then determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required under B above. Only graduate level education beyond the first full academic year can be used in this calculation. For example, 27 semester hours of creditable graduate study equals 50% of the education required. Add the two percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
Other Considerations: Do you have part-time or unpaid experience? If yes, credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Travel Requirements:
Some positions require travel. Travel is typically local; however, some overnight travel may be required. Mobile audit positions may require extensive travel (50% - 75%) between contractor locations. Government vehicles are not provided for use by DCAA mobile auditors.
Mobility Agreement:
Mobility agreement must be signed by all new employees. The agreement will not take effect unless an employee progresses to and is promoted to a GS-13 Auditor. If promoted to that level you may be required to be reassigned every three years. Selction under this vacancy announcemnt has promotion potential to the GS-12 level only.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: BackToTop();
To determine if you are among the best qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Please follow the instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your category assignment. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligation, and cost methods
2. Following Directions
3. Interpersonal Skills
4. Reasoning
5. Self-Management
6. Writing
Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your responses are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have overstated your experience or your responses to the questionnaire are not supported by your resume OR if your application is incomplete, you will be assigned to a quality category commensurate to your described experience. Later steps in the selection process may be used to verify your stated level of experience and capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not hiring you.
Veterans Preference:
Five-point preferenceis given to those honorably separated veterans (this means an honorable or general discharge) who served on active duty (not active duty for training) in the Armed Forces:during any war (this means a war declared by Congress, the last of which was World War II);during the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;for more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;during the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992;for a period of more than 180 consecutive days any part of which occurred during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom; orin a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered on active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty, must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
Effective on October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans.
Ten-point preferenceis given to: those honorably separated veterans who 1) qualify as disabled veterans because they have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service-connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or 2) are Purple Heart recipients;the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;the unmarried widow of certain deceased veterans; andthe mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference.
Note: Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retired pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of Veterans' preference.
For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp.
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PH-RS-207966-S2 AUDITOR (CONTRACT AUDIT)
Additional Duty Location Info: Many vacancies - ANCHORAGE, AK Many vacancies - BIRMINGHAM, AL Many vacancies - DALEVILLE, AL Many vacancies - TUCSON, AZ Many vacancies - PHOENIX, AZ Many vacancies - GREATER LOS ANGELES, CA Many vacancies - PALMDALE, CA Many vacancies - SACRAMENTO, CA Many vacancies - SAN DIEGO, CA Many vacancies - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA Many vacancies - Santa Clara, CA Many vacancies - SANTA BARBARA, CA Many vacancies - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Many vacancies - DENVER, CO Many vacancies - GROTON, CT Many vacancies - HARTFORD, CT Many vacancies - STRATFORD, CT Many vacancies - TRUMBALL, CT Many vacancies - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Many vacancies - FORT WALTON BEACH, FL Many vacancies - JACKSONVILLE, FL Many vacancies - MELBOURN, FL Many vacancies - THROUGHOUT HAWAII, HI Many vacancies - PANAMA CITY, FL Many vacancies - ST. AUGUSTINE, FL Many vacancies - Clearwater, FL Many vacancies - West Palm Beach, FL Many vacancies - BOISE, ID Many vacancies - CHICAGO METRO AREA, IL Many vacancies - INDIANAPOLIS, IN Many vacancies - Fort Wayne, IN Many vacancies - WICHITA, KS Many vacancies - LEXINGTON, KY Many vacancies - LOUISVILLE, KY Many vacancies - NEW ORLEANS, LA Many vacancies - BOSTON AND SURROUNDING AREA, MA Many vacancies - PITTSFIELD, MA Many vacancies - ANNAPOLIS, MD Many vacancies - BALTIMORE, MD Many vacancies - BETHESDA ROCKVILLE GAITHERSBUR, MD Many vacancies - BATH, ME Many vacancies - LIVONIA, MI Many vacancies - Sterling Heights, MI Many vacancies - MINNEAPOLIS, MN Many vacancies - KANSAS CITY, MO Many vacancies - ST LOUIS, MO Many vacancies - JACKSON, MS Many vacancies - PASCAGOULA, MS Many vacancies - GREENSBORO, NC Many vacancies - HUDSON, NH Many vacancies - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, NJ Many vacancies - CHERRY HILL MOORESTOWN AREA, NJ Many vacancies - ALBUQUERQUE, NM Many vacancies - ARMONK, NY Many vacancies - CENTRAL ISLIP, NY Many vacancies - JOHNSON CITY, NY Many vacancies - NEW YORK CITY, NY Many vacancies - SYRACUSE, NY Many vacancies - SCHENECTADY, NY Many vacancies - ROCHESTER, NY Many vacancies - BRECKSVILLE, OH Many vacancies - CINCINNATI, OH Many vacancies - COLUMBUS, OH Many vacancies - Evendale, OH Many vacancies - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Many vacancies - PHILADELPHIA METRO AREA, PA Many vacancies - PITTSBURGH METRO AREA, PA Many vacancies - YORK NEW CUMBERLAND, PA Many vacancies - FAIRFAX, VA many vacancies - FALLS CHURCH, VA many vacancies - NORTHERN VIRGINIA, VA many vacancies - HAMPTON, VA many vacancies - NEWPORT NEWS, VA many vacancies - OAKTON, VA many vacancies - RADFORD, VA many vacancies - RESTON, VA many vacancies - RICHLAND, WA many vacancies - SEATTLE, WA many vacancies - WILWAUKEE, WI
MAJOR DUTIES: BackToTop();
Assigned to one of over 300 work sites nationwide – including Alaska and Hawaii - DCAA auditors are given independent and challenging work assignments on mission-critical projects within the first few months. This gives them the opportunity to make a difference right away. In a short period of time, you will begin to perform a variety of progressively challenging work assignments that involve the systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, reports, management controls, policies, and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operation of Department of Defense and other Federal agency contractors. Keeping you in front of top level decision makers – from CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies to high-level military and civilian government personnel – these assignments will provide the opportunity to gain broad-based professional experience. Work is often performed on-site at major defense and other contractor installations in an inclusive environment which fosters teamwork, open communication, trust, and mutual respect. Our goal is to be the audit organization with the foremost reputation for competence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
You can view a complete list of duty locations in the HOW TO APPLY section of this announcement. You may only select three (3) geographical locations. The locations can be found at #21 of the Instructions for Completing the Occupational Questionnaire.
Your pay is set within the salary range indicated on the Job Opportunity Announcement based on your qualifications and the geographic locality pay area where the position is located. You can estimate your potential salary using the General Schedule (GS) Salary Calculator (select a specific geographic locality area, grade and step at the following website: http://www.opm.gov/oca/06tables/gscalcul.asp
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PH-RS-207966-S2 AUDITOR (CONTRACT AUDIT)
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume that describes your job related experience and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
3. Your transcript that indicates your degree, GPA and that you have successfully completed the minimum number of qualifying accounting/auditing and /or related courses successfully completed. (SEE QUALIFICATIONS)
Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by Sunday, July 13, 2008.Option A: APPLICATION MANAGER
To begin, choose one of these options:
· If your resume is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your resume will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.
· If your resume is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Resume Builder, click this link to being the process: Online Questionnaire.
· You must complete the entire process by midnight, EST, on the closing date-- Sunday, July 13, 2008.
To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.Option B: Paper Qualifications Questionnaire
If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on the paper form, OPM Form 1203-FX. Follow these steps:
1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline. Follow all instructions carefully when completing the Form 1203-FX. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.
3. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents either by fax, by mail or in person.
· By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The fax number is 1-478-757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
· By mail or in person:
Philadelphia Services Branch
PH-RS-207966-S2
US Office of Personnel Management
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
USA
Instructions for completing the paper Qualifications Questionnaire:
If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire method, you will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission. You are encouraged to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire and submit your documentation using the Online method since it is the most efficient way to process your application . The method that we highly recommend is outlined under "OPTION A." If you are unable to submit your responses Online, please use the following step-by-step qualifications questionnaire instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire on the OPM Form 1203-FX:
Social Security Number
Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we cannot process your application without it.
Vacancy Identification Number
Enter the Vacancy Identification Number: PH207966
1. Title of Job
Enter position title: AUDITOR (CONTRACT AUDIT)
2. Biographic Data
All biographic information is required, except for your telephone number and the contact time.
3. E-Mail Address
4. Work Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
5. Employment Availability
Enter your employment availability. This position is full-time.
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
9. Languages
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
Enter the lowest grade level you will accept. This announcement is accepting applications for the following grade level(s) only:
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11. Miscellaneous Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
14. Veteran Preference Claim
Required. Enter your claim for Veterans Preference. Refer to the veterans preference eligibility criteria and proof required described under the Qualifications and Evaluation section.
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
These dates are required if you have claimed Veterans' Preference unless you have claimed derived Preference (i.e., widow, spouse, etc.). Please use this format: mm/dd/yyyy.
16. Availability Date
You may omit the availability date if you can begin work immediately. Otherwise, you must provide the date that you will be available for employment. Please use this format mm/dd/yyyy.
17. Service Computation Date
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
18. Other Date Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
19. Job Preference
The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
01 I am a current Federal employee serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service or I am a former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility in the competitive service.
02 I am a preference veteran or I have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service AND I am not a current or former Federal employee.
03 I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on eligibility under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority.
04 I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on a current disability.
05 I am a Former Peace Corps Appointee or I am eligible for another type of non-competitive appointment.
06 I do not meet any of the above.
20. Occupational Specialties
Enter at least one occupational specialty code. The specialty code(s) for this position is:
001 Auditor
21. Geographic Availability
Select the geographic location code(s) in which you are interested and will accept employment. The location code(s) for this position is:
0001 BIRMINGHAM, AL
0002 DALEVILLE, AL
0007 ANCHORAGE, AK
0010 PHOENIX, AZ
0011 TUCSON, AZ
0018 GREATER LOS ANGELES, CA
0019 PALMDALE, CA
0020 SACRAMENTO, CA
0021 SAN DIEGO, CA
0022 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA
0026 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
0027 DENVER, CO
0031 GROTON, CT
0032 HARTFORD, CT
0033 STRATFORD, CT
0034 TRUMBALL, CT
0038 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
0039 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
0040 JACKSONVILLE, FL
0041 MELBOURN, FL
0043 PANAMA CITY, FL
0044 ST. AUGUSTINE, FL
0053 THROUGHOUT HAWAII, HI
0054 BOISE, ID
0058 CHICAGO METRO AREA, IL
0060 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
0062 WICHITA, KS
0064 LEXINGTON, KY
0065 LOUISVILLE, KY
0068 NEW ORLEANS, LA
0071 BATH, ME
0074 ANNAPOLIS, MD
0075 BALTIMORE, MD
0076 BETHESDA ROCKVILLE GAITHERSBUR, MD
0080 BOSTON AND SURROUNDING AREA, MA
0081 PITTSFIELD, MA
0085 LIVONIA, MI
0087 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
0091 JACKSON, MS
0092 PASCAGOULA, MS
0095 KANSAS CITY, MO
0096 ST LOUIS, MO
0099 HUDSON, NH
0103 NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, NJ
0104 CHERRY HILL MOORESTOWN AREA, NJ
0107 ALBUQUERQUE, NM
0109 ARMONK, NY
0110 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY
0111 JOHNSON CITY, NY
0112 NEW YORK CITY, NY
0113 SYRACUSE, NY
0114 SCHENECTADY, NY
0115 ROCHESTER, NY
0122 GREENSBORO, NC
0126 BRECKSVILLE, OH
0127 CINCINNATI, OH
0128 COLUMBUS, OH
0133 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
0137 PHILADELPHIA METRO AREA, PA
0138 PITTSBURGH METRO AREA, PA
0140 YORK NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
0169 FAIRFAX, VA
0170 FALLS CHURCH, VA
0171 NORTHERN VIRGINIA, VA
0172 HAMPTON, VA
0173 NEWPORT NEWS, VA
0174 OAKTON, VA
0175 RADFORD, VA
0176 RESTON, VA
0180 RICHLAND, WA
0181 SEATTLE, WA
0184 WILWAUKEE, WI
0196 Santa Clara, CA
0197 Sterling Heights, MI
0198 Clearwater, FL
0199 West Palm Beach, FL
0200 Evendale, OH
0201 Fort Wayne, IN
0202 SANTA BARBARA, CA
22. Transition Assistance Plan
In this section indicate if you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee requesting special priority consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
Note: To receive consideration for CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit the necessary supporting documentation. Refer to the CTAP/ICTAP paragraph for additional information and instructions.
23. Job Related Experience
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
24. Personal Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.
Occupational/Assessment Questions:
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in the Auditor, GS-9, position with the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all section instructions before submitting your responses. Important to note: You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit.
This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
1. To be eligible for Auditor positions, you must meet the Basic Education Requirement. First, review all of the statements below. Then select one statement that best describes your education and/or experience as it relates to the Basic Education Requirement. Please read all of the statements carefully and completely before making your selection. Select only ONE statement.A. I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to an undergraduate or higher degree in accounting or auditing.
B. I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to an undergraduate or higher degree in a field of study related to accounting or auditing such as business administration, finance/banking, or public administration. My undergraduate education included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in accounting. (You may substitute up to 6 hours of the accounting semester hours with up to 6 hours of business law.)
C. I have a combination of college level education and experience in accounting or a related field which is equivalent to at least 4 years. My education included at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing courses. (You may substitute up to 6 hours of the accounting semester hours with up to 6 hours of business law.) My experience included duties such as: ensuring the accuracy of computations, accounting classification, and data on documents; assigning account codes; reconciling disbursements or accounts of funds; liquidating accounts receivable; maintaining general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
D. I have a combination of college level education and experience in accounting which is equivalent to at least 4 years. My education included an undergraduate degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting or auditing. My experience included at least one year of performing accounting or auditing duties such as: modifying and adapting accounting techniques to solve accounting problems; developing new account structures and instructions to satisfy accounting principles, new operating procedures, and/or revised laws or regulations; and examining documents, records, accounting reports and processes, or financial institutions to assure conformance with accepted accounting principles, new operating procedures, and/or revised laws or regulations.
E. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
F. I do not possess the education and/or experience in the amounts specified in any of the above statements.
2. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement, you must also meet the additional requirement to qualify at the GS-9 grade level. Review all of the statements below. Then select one statement that best describes your experience and/or education as it relates to the additional qualification requirements for GS-9 auditor positions. Please read all of the statements carefully and completely before making your selection. Select only ONE statement.A. I have one year of professional accounting or auditing experience comparable to the GS-7 level in the Federal service that demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and/or program results audits; and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices including accrual, obligation, and cost methods through performance of duties such as collecting, measuring, analyzing, and/or interpreting cost information to support determining the cost of providing specific programs and activities; producing written information which may include technical material; and using computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information.
B. I have a master's degree or have completed two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or higher in accounting, auditing, or directly related field such as business administration or finance which provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactorily perform GS-9 Auditor work.
C. I have a combination of graduate level education as described in B above in excess of the first year and specialized experience as described in A above which can be combined to meet the one year requirement. To compute this, first determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required under A above. (For example, 6 months of professional experience equals 50% of the experience requirement.) Then, determine your graduate education as a percentage of the education required under B above. Only graduate level education beyond the first full academic year can be used in this calculation. (For example, 27 semester hours of creditable graduate work equals 50% of the education required.) Add the two percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
D. I do not possess the education and/or experience in the amounts specified in any of the above statements.
3. Review all of the statements below. Then select one statement that best describes the highest level of certification, education and/or experience you have completed in accounting. Please read all of the statements carefully and completely before making your selection. Select only ONE statement.A. I am a Certified Public Accountant; or I have passed all parts of the CPA exam; or I have completed the requirements and I am qualified to sit for the CPA exam.
B. I have a master's degree in a business related field; or I have one year of experience analyzing accounting records, documents, and other relevant information through transaction testing to assure compliance with accounting principles, operating procedures, and laws and regulations; AND I do not meet the criteria under A above.
C. I have one year of experience maintaining general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, performing account reconciliations and/or other accounting duties AND I do not meet the criteria under A or B above.
Please document the basis for your selection. For example, indicate how you are qualified to sit for the CPA exam; or indicate the type of masters degree earned; or briefly describe your accounting experience.
INSTRUCTIONS: This section consists of sets of behavioral examples related to five competencies critical for the Auditor position: Following Directions, Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning, Self-Management and Writing. Please follow the directions below in making your selections.
(1) For each competency, think about an example that best represents your experience and capability in this competency area. The experience you consider can come from various work- and education-related settings, including paid and unpaid work, educational pursuits, volunteer service, professional organization membership, task forces, committees, etc. Consider all such experience when selecting the example that best represents you experience and capability.
(2) Reading through the examples presented in each set, choose the ONE example that best corresponds to the type of activity represented by your own personal example.
4. Think about an example that best represents your experience and capability in the area of Following Directions. For the following set of activities requiring Following Directions, choose the ONE example that best corresponds to the type of activity represented by your own personal example.A. Follow guidance from supervisor or team leader to perform work activities.
B. Review project requirements, previous research, and empirical/historical data and perform research and accomplish assignment.
C. Follow project steps and plans within established or standard guidelines to carry out assignment.
5. Think about an example that best represents your experience and capability in the area of Interpersonal Skills. For the following set of activities requiring Interpersonal Skills, choose the ONE example that best corresponds to the type of activity represented by your own personal example.A. Promote working relationships with key individuals or groups to discuss results, problems, plans, suggestions, terms or conditions.
B. Establish and maintain ongoing working relationships with external groups and/or key individuals to gain their cooperation and acceptance of studies, findings, recommendations, etc.
C. Collaborate with others or work on teams to accomplish work-related activities.
Please provide a brief narrative description of your experience performing the type of work described in number 5.
6. Think about an example that best represents your experience and capability in the area of Reasoning. For the following set of activities requiring Reasoning, choose the ONE example that best corresponds to the type of activity represented by your own personal example.A. Select or apply methods, rules, and procedures to solve problems of limited scope with assistance. Analyze and evaluate data, documents, and other relevant information to assure compliance with requirements, rules, and/or policies.
B. Resolve problems by gathering and applying information from standard materials or sources. Collect, compile and organize information to comply with project objectives.
C. Evaluate alternative approaches for gathering and analyzing data in order to select a method or approach that satisfies the project objectives. Perform assessment and develop specific steps to accomplish objectives. Modify or adapt techniques, methods, or plans to meet a specific situation.
Please provide a brief narrative description of your experience performing the type of work described in number 6.
7. Think about an example that best represents your experience and capability in the area of Self-Management. For the following set of activities requiring Self-Management, choose the ONE example that best corresponds to the type of activity represented by your own personal example.
A. Complete a large-scale project (lasting several months or longer) on or ahead of schedule with minimal assistance.
B. Complete a small-scale project (lasting several days or weeks) on or ahead of schedule with minimal assistance.
C. Complete several major assignments or projects (each lasting several weeks to several months) at the same time on or ahead of schedule with minimal assistance.
Please provide a brief narrative description of your experience performing the type of work described in number 7.
8. Think about an example that best represents your experience and capability in the area of Writing. For the following set of activities requiring Writing, choose the ONE example that best corresponds to the type of activity represented by your own personal example.A. Write reports or papers that explain and justify findings, decisions, conclusions, and/or recommendations.
B. Write reports or papers that present facts and findings of studies and analyses.
C. Write summaries of findings or recommendations discussed during a meeting for documentation purposes.
INSTRUCTIONS: An important aspect of the DCAA Auditor position is communication through writing. DCAA Auditors write audit reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations in accordance with auditing standards and Agency procedures. DCAA Auditors require the ability to recognize and use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information in a succinct and organized manner; and produce written information, which may include technical material, appropriate for the intended audience.
9. In the text box provided, please prepare a written narrative describing an accomplishment related to written communication. This written narrative describing an accomplishment is required and is part of your complete application. Use the Situation-Action-Outcome model described below in preparing your accomplishment:
What was the Situation and Task? Describe a specific problem or objective to be achieved that required you to use your written communication skills.
What Actions did you take? Discuss the specific actions you took, i.e. how you used your written communication skills to address the specific problem or goal.
What was the Outcome? Describe the outcomes associated with your actions.
Your description should not exceed 300 words. The emphasis should be on the quality of the accomplishment and results of one situation, rather than on all of the jobs you have held or tasks you have completed. Your accomplishment may have resulted from experience in any kind of work or educational setting, including paid work, educational pursuits, volunteer service, professional organization membership, task forces, committees, etc. It must, however, be characteristic of your capability with respect to written communication.
10. In the space provided, please include a contact person who can verify your accomplishment. Provide contact information: name, telephone number, email address or postal address if no email address is available, and relationship to you (i.e. supervisor, team member, professor, volunteer coordinator, etc.) .
11. In the space provided, please indicate the percentage of credit you claim for the accomplishment you described. For example, if you worked with a team of three people and can take one third of the credit, write 33%.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: BackToTop();
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: Qualifications Questionnaire for PH207966 Resume TRANSCRIPT(s), MUST BE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTING THAT YOU MEET THE MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
Please see the instructions outlined above under How To Apply for specific instructions and options for completing and submitting your application material.
Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone number and e-mail address.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: BackToTop();
Philadelphia Services Branch
Phone: (215)861-3074
Email: philadelphia@opm.gov
Or write:
Philadelphia Services Branch
US Office of Personnel Management
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
USA
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: BackToTop();
All qualified candidates will be placed in an inventory that DCAA may use to fill current and future GS-9 Auditor positions. Candidates will be eligible for employment consideration for 12 months from the date their application is processed. If you come within reach of a certificate in one of the geographic locations that you have selected, a review of your application documents will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. A review will be made of your responses to the qualifications questionnaire and the documentation you submitted in your resume to support your responses. Narrative Statements, if required, will also be reviewed. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process (generally 4-6 weeks). Your notice may include a tentative rating that could later be changed based on the application review process. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. If you accept or decline an offer of employment from a DCAA organization, your name will be removed from the inventory and you will not receive consideration for any other GS-9 Auditor jobs within DCAA unless you re-apply while this announcement is open.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR QUESTION TO PHILADELPHIA@OPM.GOV, PLEASE INCLUDE THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
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