Vacancy Announcement

Office of the Inspector General

Position Available: Auditor (Performance & Financial)

Vacancy Announcement Number: IG-12-02

Office/Location: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: August 24, 2012

Salary Level/Range: $79,509 - $93,024 commensurate with exp

Proposed Starting Date: Immediate

Job Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day accomplishment of assigned audit and investigative tasks required in evaluating performance and financial activities of the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent reports to the Director of Performance, Financial Audits & Investigations (PF&I).

Major Duties:

1. Plans and performs audit and investigative steps related to House administrative and financial operations to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and House administrative processes, the economy and efficiency of operations, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such systems.
2. Performs work in compliance with Government Accountability Office Government Accounting Standards and the OIG Policies and Procedures Manual.
3. Assists audit team members in performance audits and investigations using tools such as ACL, Visio, Excel and investigative tools.
4. Performs audit tasks, including collecting and analyzing relevant data, and performing moderately complex analysis of audit documents/data to identify potential audit issues, causes, and solutions.
5. Assesses the risk and significance to House operations of issues identified from assigned audit steps.
6. Conducts client meetings and interviews.
7. Produces work products to include audit work papers.
8. Briefs team leaders and supervisors on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems.
9. Stays apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in administrative and financial operations.
10. Proposes personal development and training plans.
11. Identifies potential audit areas for the PF&I division as part of the annual audit planning process.
12. Contributes to improving the PF&I division and the OIG office by identifying and implementing new or improved processes, techniques, and tools as well as sharing knowledge and providing assistance.
13. Provides assistance to contractors as assigned.
14. Participates in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Benefits of Working at the House of Representatives:

1. General Benefits - U.S. House of Representatives staff are eligible to participate in the various employee benefits plans (e.g. Thrift Savings Plan, Federal Employees Health Benefits, Federal Employees Life Insurance, etc.) to which other federal employees are entitled.
2. Leave Accumulation. Prior federal service and work experience in a related field are considered when calculating an employee’s rate of leave accumulation. (The Inspector General has the discretion to grant credit to new employees, for leave accrual purposes, for prior, related non-federal work experience). All employees accumulate 12 days of sick leave per year regardless of length of prior federal or non-federal service. Annual Leave is calculated as follows:
• Less than 3 year of service/experience = 12 days annual leave per year
• Between 3 years and less than 6 years of service/experience = 18 days annual leave per year
• 6 years or more of service/experience = 24 days annual leave per year

3. Federal Retirement. The U.S. House of Representatives participates in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
4. Student Loan Repayment Program. Employees can be reimbursed for up to $10,000 per year (with a maximum of $60,000 in total) for federally backed student loans.
5. Gym Membership. House employees are eligible for discounted memberships to “Gold’s Gym” and to the House Fitness Center.
6. On-site Day Care facility.
7. Flexible work schedule.
8. Eligibility for either free, on-site parking or an amount up to $125 in monthly mass transit benefits.

Qualifications:

1. Requires a range of experience including performance and financial audit experience in a broad span of administrative functional areas, the review/audit of internal controls, and knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
2. OIG staff are required to have a bachelor’s degree that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 semester hours in business law). If the candidate does not have 24 semester hours of accounting, they must be willing to obtain these credits on their own time and expense within one year of being hired.
3. Must be eligible for and able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
4. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
5. This is a drug testing designated position and a pre-employment drug screening will be required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work is usually performed in an office environment. Overnight travel is rare and limited to attending required training not offered locally. The work is primarily sedentary but there may be some walking in, to, and/or from House Office Buildings, or other buildings and facilities of the Capitol Complex.

How Resumes Will Be Ranked:

Candidates whose resumes indicate that they possess experience and knowledge in the following areas will be given higher priority than resumes that do not:

• Understanding of performance audit techniques in a broad span of administrative functional areas and relevant prior work experience.
• Review of internal controls experience.
• Accurate analysis and concise written communications.
• Effective delivery of oral and written presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with high ranking officials.
• Relevant Professional Certifications are preferred (e.g. CPA, CIA, CFE, CGAP, CGFM).

Applicant Instructions:

Submission of KSA’s is not required. Forward a resume that clearly presents the requirements above to the following email address:

Email: OIGResumes@mail.house.gov. Please reference “IG-12-02 Auditor” in the subject line of the email.

Point of Contact: Susan Kozubski at (202) 225-1133 or Kimberly Benoit at (202) 226-1250.

Do NOT mail or fax resumes. Email is the preferred method of submitting resumes. When your resume is received, the system will generate an automated response acknowledging receipt of your resume.

Disclaimer:

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should indicate their status in their email with attached resume sent to OIGResumes@mail.house.gov. For more information on VEOA please call Susan Kozubski at (202) 225-1133.

The Office of Inspector General is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.