PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
- Applicants who meet one of the Do D Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference." (See Required Documents section)
- Priority Placement Program, Do D Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, Do D MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, Do D Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible"
- Priority Placement Program, Do D Retained Grade
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
In addition to the basic education requirement, applicants must meet the specialized experience listed below:
GS 07 Specialized experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05) or civilian equivalent. Qualifying experience includes:
1) Assists in reviews of accounting and operational functions by applying professional knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, principles, and practices;
2) Gather, organize, and evaluate data and separate essential from nonessential data;
3) Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls that need further study; and
4) Performs follow-up on agreed to findings and recommendations.
OR
Education: 1 year of graduate-level education
or superior academic achievement. Education must be from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Auditor. Degree/coursework must be directly related to the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
GS 09 Specialized Experience: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service in the normal line of progression or civilian equivalent. Experience includes:
1) Experience obtaining evidence through inspection, observation, and inquiries, to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion in regard to the activity under examination;
2) Experience studying and evaluating internal controls to determine the level of system reliability; and
3) Experience conducting examinations and tests that used statistical and/or judgmental sampling of financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency and effectiveness.
OR
Education: Master's or master's equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree with at least 36 semester hours in accounting courses or directly related to the work of this position. Education must be from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Auditor. Degree/coursework must be directly related to the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR,
Combination: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience. For example, an applicant with 6 months of appropriate experience equivalent to GS-7 (50 percent of the experience requirement for GS-9) and 27 semester hours of appropriate graduate education (50 percent of the education requirement for GS-9, in excess of that required for GS-7) would be qualified for a GS-9 position (assuming that there is no evidence that the attended college or university requires more than 18 semester hours as equivalent to a year of graduate study). (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
GS 11 Specialized Experience: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS 09) or civilian equivalent which includes:
1) Utilize auditing and accounting theory, concepts, standards, techniques, and practices;
2) Knowledge of the concepts of audit business program requirements; and
3) Experience conducting audits in accordance with directives and policies.
OR
Education: Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with at least 54 semester hours in accounting courses or directly related to the work of this position. Education must be from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Auditor. Degree/coursework must be directly related to the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR
Combination: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.
GS 12 Specialized Experience: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Assess the degree to which program goals are met and to develop findings/reports that clearly identify operational problems and required corrective action; 2) Utilize the most advanced audit techniques; and 3) Examine output products to ensure the management tools are providing the necessary feedback for management to make sound decisions.
Part-time or unpaid experience: 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 indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.