Summary About the Position: Serve as an Auditor for the Internal Review Office in the New Orleans, USACE District. This announcement is for current Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERG243047951764R. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. Responsibilities Serves as an agent of the commander of assigned organization on accounting, financial, and managerial issues that require examination by a financial professional. Performs quick response audits, audit readiness and sustainment, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up. Performs the most difficult work of the unit and distributes and monitors the workload of lower-graded auditors and provides advice and assistance to them. Reports to the Supervisory IR Auditor but may receive guidance and directions from higher organizational level commander, principal deputy commander, or chief of staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-11 Experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience in examining output products to ensure the necessary feedback to make sound decisions; 2) Experience in independently gathering, organizing, and evaluating data in complex areas; AND 3) Experience with developing findings/reports that clearly identify operational problems and required corrective actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09) GS-12 Experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience in examining output products to ensure the necessary feedback to make sound decisions; 2) Experience in independently gathering, organizing, and evaluating data in complex areas; 3) Experience with developing findings/reports that clearly identify operational problems and required corrective actions; AND 4) Experience in writing audit reports and make recommendations for improved efficiency and effectiveness of operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Audit Planning and Management Fundamentals and Operations of Audit Oral Communication Writing Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09 or GS-11). Education 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This position is obligated to another employee. When a position is obligated to an employee it means that he/she has an entitlement to return to that position. During the obligation period, the position will be filled by temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or temporary change to lower grade. If you are selected, you will be required to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and understand that you may be returned to your permanent position or displaced under reduction in force procedures at any time. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) one year by a current permanent Federal employee. Time-limited appointments may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army Employees) applying for a Temporary Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temporary Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term or temporary (pick one based on your external MP announcement) appointment not to exceed (NTE) 5 years, will need to apply to Announcement # CERG243047951764R. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Comptroller Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is obligated to another employee. When a position is obligated to an employee it means that he/she has an entitlement to return to that position. During the obligation period, the position will be filled by temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or temporary change to lower grade. If you are selected, you will be required to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and understand that you may be returned to your permanent position or displaced under reduction in force procedures at any time.