September 13, 2024

US Army National Guard Units

Bismarck

PART TIME

AUDITOR

Duties

As an AUDITOR-TITLE 5, GS-0511-7/9/11/12, you will recommend solutions of accounting and operational problems utilizing professional accounting and auditing knowledge.

Implement regulations, procedures and analyses of automated systems.
Perform complex accounting and review activities involving in the analysis of accounting records.
Develop audit programs and writes reports that interpret audit objectives and findings and recommendations.
Review automated accounting and financial systems and identify the need for changes to enhance system capabilities.
Perform a variety of internal review assignments that require ingenuity in applying conventional and advanced techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data.
Utilize professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures.
Study and research background material to gain program information and discover leads.
Conduct in-briefs with management officials.
Perform audit verification work to identify potential operating problems.
Document results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, Do D, Army, Air Force, and Army and Air National Guard policies.
Prepare working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards and Army and Air National Guard policies.
Perform follow-up engagements on findings and recommendations.
Report the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities to the supervisor for follow on to USPFO.
Evaluates validity of findings and recommendations identified by external audit agencies. '
Prepare overall command response to external audit agency reports based on input from proponent activities.
Conducts entrance and exit conferences with management officials at the audit site.
Explain the overall objective and procedures for the audit and answers any questions.
Accomplish audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data.
Perform audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit.
Perform audit work in an automated software.
This is not a complete list of duties.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposition is mandatory.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 2 Certified position. Incumbent is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment.
Employees must maintain the positions' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24-month period.
Must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level.

Qualifications

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.

Education

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Auditor position requires responsibilities that require professional audit and accounting knowledge. Therefore, applicants must meet one of the accounting series individual occupational requirements below. Select the response that best describes your education and/or combination of education and experience for the position.
A. Degree: Accounting, Auditing; 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 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
B. Combination of education and experience: At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) (2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination. (DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED) (3) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a 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 study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

To receive credit for education, you must provide supporting documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/Reg Ver/wf Registration.aspx).

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Audit Planning and Management
Auditing
Concepts, Policies and Principles of Audit
Problem Solving

Benefits

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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.
It may be in your best interest to submit a separate document addressing the competency statements.
Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).

NOTE: Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.
- Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Do D Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
- Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Do D MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
- Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
- Marriage Certificate
- Spouses PCS Orders
- Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist
- Applicants claiming Do D Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
  - Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
  - SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
  - A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View Questionnaire/12541500

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

April Vinchattle

Phone

701-333-3365

Email

april.r.vinchattle.civ@army.mil

Address

ND USPFO
PO Box 5511
Bismarck, ND 58506-5511
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request

Required Documents

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.
It may be in your best interest to submit a separate document addressing the competency statements.
Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).

NOTE: Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Do D Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:

Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Do D MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:

Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:

Marriage Certificate
Spouses PCS Orders
Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist
Applicants claiming Do D Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
- Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
- A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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