AUDITOR

About the role

This position is for a AUDITOR GS-0511 (career ladder GS-7/9/11/12) PD# T5422P01/T5148P02/T5147P01/T5145P01 in the Nevada Army National Guard Internal Review office.

You will train with and assist senior Internal Review (IR) auditors-agents of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer-to conduct performance, compliance, and financial audits that improve readiness, accountability, and stewardship of federal funds across Nevada Army National Guard programs.

What you will do

• Serves as an auditor in the Internal Review office, performing reviews, studies, and internal examinations of accounting and operational functions, and assisting higher-graded auditors with full-scale, more complex audits.
• At the GS-7/9 (developmental) levels, the incumbent works closely with senior auditors, receiving mentoring and on-the-job training in Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal controls, and DoD/Army/Army National Guard policies.
• Examines processes, documents, and reports to determine whether performance has been in accordance with accounting principles, operating procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Observes operating practices, reviews reports from internal and external sources, evaluates findings, and recommends areas and types of corrective or improvement actions.
• Assists in developing formal audit reports and recommendations for submission to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer.
• Attends in-briefs with management officials, performs survey work to identify potential operating problems, prepares lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls, and documents results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards and DoD, Army, Air Force, and Army National Guard policies.
• Drafts findings identifying causative situations and recommends corrective action; participates in discussions of findings with activity personnel; explains results; and performs follow-up on agreed-to findings and recommendations.
• At higher grades, particularly GS-11 (journey) and GS-12 (senior), the incumbent independently plans and conducts complete audit assignments, designs audit procedures, analyzes financial and operational data, and develops findings and recommendations.
• As experience is gained, auditors present results to management officials and, when appropriate, senior leaders.
• Senior auditors lead more complex audits, provide technical input on internal control and risk topics, coordinate with multiple directorates, and may oversee small audit teams and follow-up activities.
• Internal Review auditors in the Nevada Army National Guard conduct independent, professional performance and compliance audits across a wide range of programs (financial management, logistics, training support, construction, and other activities).
• The work is analytical and varied, involving review of business and operational information, evaluation of internal controls, and development of practical recommendations to improve how money and resources are managed across the state.
• Auditors travel around Nevada to conduct reviews, participate in in-briefs and exit conferences, and provide objective feedback to help managers and leaders strengthen their programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants are typically contacted shortly after referral from HR to schedule an interview.
• Interviews are usually conducted via video conference on Tuesday-Thursday during Pacific Time business hours and scheduled based on the applicant's availability.
• Desired start date: Due to mission needs, the hiring manager is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.
• The preferred start date is generally within 30-60 days of tentative offer, subject to the selectee's notice requirements and onboarding timelines.
• Conditions of Employment -Must obtain the Financial Management Level 1 Certificate (FM01) within the first 24 months of employment. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - 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. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Education

Education may be substituted for specialized experience. There is no specific education requirement for this position. 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.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims.

To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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): Knowledge of auditing principles, standards, and methodologies (e.g., GAGAS, performance auditing techniques) Ability to plan, conduct, and complete audit assignments with varying degrees of complexity and independence Skill in analyzing financial and operational data to identify issues, trends, and recommendations Ability to communicate audit findings effectively both orally and in writing to various audiences Knowledge of DoD/military financial management systems, regulations, and internal controls Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with varying levels of supervision If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package.
• Completed application package includes the following: NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
• Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
• If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length.
• The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
• In USA Jobs, job seekers must choose a resume that is two pages or less to make it searchable and apply for jobs.
• Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language, and align with language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience.
• Please visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information: ***
• OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment You will find the OF-306 at this link: *** NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information".
• This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.
• SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification) You will find the SF-181 at this link: *** 4.
• Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You MUST also provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• An SF-50 is NOT acceptable documentation to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit ***
• Other supporting documents: These Documents include but are not limited to SF50s (Current and Federal Employees) and current Transcript (Educational Requirements or Substitution of Experience for Education).
• NOTE: Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications.
• For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
• Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above.
• Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE.
• Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
• We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

The duty station is Carson City, Nevada, within commuting distance of Reno and the Carson Valley (Minden/Gardnerville) and a short drive to Lake Tahoe.

This is a high-desert region with four distinct seasons-generally cooler and greener than southern Nevada-offering extensive outdoor recreation and small-city living with access to a university community and a regional airport in nearby Reno.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. - 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 (***). - This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. - Applicants who feel they have restoration rights to this position should contact the HRO. - Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: In order to adjudicate your Veterans' Preference claims, YOU MUST INCLUDE SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CREDIT! please upload all supporting documentation. Such as: DD214s and/or SF-15, etc. A.

ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?

You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support office.

The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). If you have more than one DD-214, you are strongly encouraged to upload all your DD-214s. B.

ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, YOU MUST PROVIDE LEGIBLE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).

To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to *** C.

ARE YOU UNSURE AS TO WHETHER YOU QUALIFY FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE?

Please review the OPM Vet Guide to determine if you qualify for Veterans' Preference. Please visit: *** or ***

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: In accordance with the State Merit Placement Plan, candidates will be considered in order of their area of consideration category as appropriate. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: Recruitment and/or Relocation incentives may be available, if eligible. Incentives are subject to funding availability and TAG-NV approval and are not guaranteed.

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): PCS funding is NOT authorized. If you do not reside in the location of the position, you will be required to relocate at your own expense.