SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

About the role

This position is in the EPA Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit, Information Resources Management Directorate. We consist of auditors, analysts, investigators, and other specialists.

Although an office of EPA, Congress provides funding for the OIG through a separate appropriations account to safeguard our independence and enable us to conduct objective oversight of agency programs and operations, helping the EPA protect the environment efficiently and cost-effectively.

What you will do

• As a SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) GS-0511-14, the incumbent manages one or more teams to conduct highly complex nation-wide information technology (IT) and cybersecurity audit assignments under the leadership of a director in support of strategic and annual goals of the Office of Audit.
• Typical work assignments may include the following: Ability to lead and conduct complex audits of programs, functions and operations using performance audit, and evaluation techniques, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to provide technical and administrative leadership of an audit team, including providing recommendations, follow up, and ensuring necessary corrective action has been taken.
• Ensure work complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Auditing Standards as issued by The Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Government Performance and Results Act, and other regulations, principles, precedents, and policies to analyze and solve complex and sensitive problems and issues.
• Ability to communicate with multidisciplinary staff and high level officials to advocate support, provide guidance and make recommendations to resolve sensitive and/or controversial program issues and to negotiate and persuade key leaders to adopt certain approaches.
• Skill in writing clear and concise communications, such as policies, reports, and memoranda for different audience levels using various forms of software.
• NOTE Duty Station Availability and Restrictions: This announcement is being used to fill one (1) vacancy.
• Primary Duty Stations: Cincinnati, OH and Durham, NC (Research Triangle Park) are available to all eligible applicants within the Area of Consideration.
• Headquarters Regional Duty Stations & (Agency Internal Only): Washington, DC and Regional duty stations (e.g., Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Lenexa, KS; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA) are strictly available only to current permanent agency employees who currently occupy an official post of duty within that specific regional location.
• Non-agency applicants and agency employees not currently assigned to an advertised regional post of duty must select Cincinnati, OH and Durham, NC to be considered.
• Relocation expenses (PCS) are not authorized.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: ***

How you will be evaluated

ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire and to all assessments required for this position.

Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

To be found minimally qualified, you must demonstrate proficiency in the competencies described in the Qualifications section of the job announcement and listed below.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, and Resilience Online Assessments: USA Hire Assessments: The USA Hire Assessments include a passing score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in critical general competencies.

You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.

You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Resume review:Your resume will be reviewed to confirm your qualifications for this position based on the required minimum qualifications.Applicants passing the online assessment process will have their application package reviewed and rated based on the competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Interview: Applicants may be invited to in an interview to further assess their qualifications relative to the required minimum qualifications.We will provide the selecting official a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy.

If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, we will expand the group in accordance with our pre-announced supplement strategy and OPM policy.

Documents you must provide

• You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.
• Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
• If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
• The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social).
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional College Transcript(s), if qualifying based on education Most recent SF-50 (Showing Within Grade Increase or Promotion) Most recent Performance Evaluation/Appraisal Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.).
• Additional information on veteran's preference is available at: *** Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station; and most recent performance appraisal.)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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

This announcement may be used to fill one (1) vacancy. However, additional vacancies may be filled from the certificate(s) of eligibles resulting from this announcement for this position, or similar positions across the Office of Inspector General, as future vacancies occur.

The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment.

False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. If identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The system confirms employee's identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

(***) If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by 10/31/2026 that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration.

The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station.