United States Citizens Permanent Full Time Are you a talented and motivated individual? Would you feel proud knowing that your job ensures that everyday Americans receive predictable, secure lifetime benefits? Would you like a job that offers health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care benefit plans? Would you like to work for one of the top 20 Best Small Agencies? Then PBGC, Office of Inspector General is the agency for you! As a PBGC OIG employee, your work will help protect the pensions of nearly 44 million American workers.
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The OIG is an independent office created within the PBGC to: (1) conduct audits, evaluations and investigations of PBGC''s programs and activities; (2) provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse; and (3) keep Congress and the Board fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies and the necessary corrective actions and progress thereof.
US Citizenship is required. Background investigation, fingerprints, and credit check may be required. Direct Deposit is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. This position serves as an expert Auditor within OIG and may serve as a team leader. The incumbent develops, plans, conducts and coordinates a broad range of audit, evaluation and attestation assignments, including financial, contract, information technology and security, and performance activities, in accordance with government auditing and evaluation standards; identifies appropriate analytical techniques and methods for gathering and analyzing data and information; interviews PBGC officials and prepares timely write-ups; provides oral briefings on findings and conclusions; prepares timely final reports and other written work products based on conducted audits or projects; may provide guidance and instruction to other staff when acting in the capacity of team leader on complex projects; conducts task forces, study groups or other special project teams.
**You must meet the "Basic Requirement" for the GS-0511 series positions (transcripts are required):**
**A.** BA/BS degree in accounting; or a BA/BS 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing". Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
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**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;
**2. **A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination (copy of certificate required); or
**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.
**In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience requirement for the grade level(s) that you wish to be considered for:**
Applicants for the GS-12 grade level must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for the GS-12 includes but is not limited to: Conducting and coordinating a broad range of audit, evaluation and attestation assignments, including financial, contract, information technology and security, and performance activities, in accordance with government auditing and evaluation standards; producing final reports on conducted cases and providing oral briefings on findings and conclusions.
Applicants for the GS-13 grade level must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for the GS-13 includes but is not limited to: Conducting and coordinating a broad range of audit, evaluation and attestation assignments, including financial, contract, information technology and security, and performance activities, in accordance with government auditing and evaluation standards; producing final reports on conducted cases and providing oral briefings on findings and conclusions; identifying and targeting weaknesses to develop a plan of action to resolve problems; assessing managements corrective action plans to mitigate non-compliance activity.
A written test is not required.
Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.
All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the following competencies (previously referred to as, knowledge, skills, and abilities) required of this position:
**Technical Competency – Auditing:** Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results audits.
**Analytical Thinking:** Able to breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that, in turn, clearly identify the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches that are relevant to the decision making process.
**Oral Communication:** Expresses information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
**Written Communication:** Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration.
To preview the assessment questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
Qualified applicants will be rated using category rating, which groups candidates in categories according to their self-assessed rating, plus veterans'' preference if applicable. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified, Highly-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified.
**To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.**
**The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on**Monday, July 28, 2014** to receive consideration.**
** ** - To begin, click **Apply Online** to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
* Click the **Submit My Answers** button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the **Application Status** link and then select the **more information** link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click **Update Application**in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement.
**You MUST submit the following documents for this vacancy announcement. Failure to submit all required documents will result in loss of consideration for this position.**
* Resume
* Transcript(s): You MUST furnish a copy of your college transcript(s) to verify that you meet the basic requirement for this position. If selected for this position, you will be required to furnish an ORIGINAL transcript prior to being appointed.
**- Miscellaneous Documents:**
* CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
* Veteran''s Preference Documentation (DD-214 (**Member-4 copy**) and SF-15): If you are entitled to veterans'' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans'' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans'' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans'' preference, you MUST provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans'' preference, you MUST submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans'' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)
* **The following documents are optional. You MAY** **submit the following documents for this vacancy announcement:**
* Current or most recent performance appraisal.
**Note:** We do not accept hard copies of application materials. If you submit more than one application package for this vacancy, only the last one submitted will be considered. If you re-submit a package, **all** application package documents must be re-submitted in order to be considered for the position.
**You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.**
**NOTE:** If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfand provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is **1162186.**
** 2. Fax your cover page and documents to OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT at 1-478-757-3144. (Do not fax your cover page, resume, or supporting documents to the Interior Business Center.) Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed.**
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on **Monday, July 28, 2014**Monday, July 28, 2014to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire **View Occupational Questionnaire.**
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Note: If you submit more than one application package for this vacancy, only the last one submitted will be considered. If you re-submit a package,**all** application package documents must be re-submitted in order to be considered for the position. After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume and other application documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire and may interview the best-qualified applicants. For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. PBGC offers competitive salaries which include locality rates and annual pay adjustments, and excellent benefits including life insurance, a wide variety of health insurance plans, a retirement plan, a thrift saving plan (similar to 401k) which includes employer-matched contributions, annual (vacation) and sick leave, training opportunities and health, wellness or fitness facilities. PBGC supports a family friendly workplace by offering flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs, child and elder care information, job sharing, and other programs. Not all programs are available in all locations. For general information on major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
**This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.**
If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
**Conditions of Employment: **Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
**Relocation Expenses: **Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses for this position will be authorized in accordance with appropriate regulations.
**Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): **ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM''s Career Transition Resources website athttp://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
**Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): **CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information regarding CTAP eligibility is available from OPM''s Career Transition Resources website athttp://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
**Miscellaneous: **PBGC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # WHRMO1163521JR using Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet merit promotion requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.