Auditor Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs.  The OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations.  The OIG carries out its mission by issuing audit reports, evaluations, and management advisories with findings and recommendations to improve program delivery and performance.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the BASIC REQUIREMENTS &  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

1. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.      OR
2. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
   1. 1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
      2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
GS-14: To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

Experience supervising members of a varied workforce; experience serving as a technical expert in the areas of assigned audits; experience developing annual and long-range audit plans; experience directing all phases of audit work; experience conducting entrance and exit conferences, maintaining close liaison with program and management officials representing auditees throughout the audit process, and interfacing effectively with agency officials; and experience ensuring effectiveness of audit teams.

Please ensure that your resume and application provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the experience/education as described on your resume contains accurate and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses to all of the questions for this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration.

Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies:

1.      Technical Competence in Auditing - Uses substantial knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for planning and conducting performance audits, that is acquired through extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates complex technical information related to the job; advises others on complex technical issues. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used to report audit findings (criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation).

2.      Communication (Oral and Written) - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

3.      Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

4.      Leads and Develops Others - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

5.      Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established requirements, policies, and procedures.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the BASIC REQUIREMENTS &  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

1. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.      OR
2. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
   1. 1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
      2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.