Auditor - Delivery and Network Processing Directorates

Summary

*NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS, AND PRC EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS ARE INELIGIBLE.

Do you want to make an impact? The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicants to fill our Auditor positions within the Office of Audit's Delivery and Network Processing Directorates.

These opportunities are located in:

• Denver, CO

Bring your skills and voice to our team!

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Current USPS OIG, USPS, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission employees ONLY.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY TO ANNOUNCEMENT #: 12538106.

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Duties

About the Delivery and Network Processing Directorates:

TheDelivery Operations team conducts various types of audits to evaluate and assess whether the USPS meets and executes its critical core functions effectively and efficiently to achieve on-time performance of last-mile delivery. Through our audits and evaluations, with the use of data analytics and risk modeling, we assess the efficiency of the Postal Service's delivery activities and operations, including prompt, reliable, and efficient mail and package shipping services to all Americans.

The Network Processing team provides oversight on the efficiency and effectiveness of the over 300 USPS mail sorting facilities nationwide. Audits focus on cost, service, and large-scale network changes.

To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: US Postal Service OIG - Audit Directorates.

About the Position: The Auditor role requires the individual to be highly motivated and experienced in conducting program and performance audits. The employee is to serve as a full-performance senior member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of USPS electric vehicle and requisite infrastructure programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

The employee is expected to be skilled in performing all necessary functions of an audit throughout the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, individually and as a member of an audit team, with limited oversight in accordance with USPS OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

A successful candidate will have relevant experience in:

• Functioning as a member in a high-performing team.
• Conducting audits in topic areas which are complex or in emerging fields.
• Designing audit plans, including helping identify objectives, risks, scopes, methodologies, fieldwork, data analysis, and project tasks that provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers.
• Producing audit deliverables and documentation such as reports, findings, action plans, and workpapers to communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
• Presenting oral briefings to management and other stakeholders, including communicating project status and results.
• Selecting and applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data, develop conclusions; and make recommendations.
• Using critical thinking and audit and programmatic knowledge to identify risks; understand trends and developments; prioritize work; evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; develop novel approaches to problems; and reach insightful conclusions.
• Providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to auditors and other staff.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

In-Office Requirement: The USPS OIG values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

Compensation: The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11/12/13. The salary range for this position is $80,655.00 - $149,465.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Review OPM's website for 2024 locality information here.

Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications

Please Note: This announcement is being advertised at the GS-13 level equivalent. The GS-13 level equivalent is distinguished from the GS-12 level equivalent by the demonstrated ability to lead audits and/or complex audit areas which require mastery level project management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving skills with minimal supervisory oversight. Complex audit areas are distinguished by the heightened prominence, scope, or sensitivity of the subject; the difficulties encountered in establishing facts; the need for meticulous execution; and/or the greater number of individual metrics to be considered. Makes meaningful and relevant recommendations and addresses all elements of a finding.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on10/02/2024 will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Two to four (2-4) years of experience conducting program and/or performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)
• Degree in auditing or in a related field (please see below list for related field degree list) such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university).

OR

• A combination of education and experience - at least four (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: a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), obtained through written examination; or completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)

Additional 0511 Related and Accepted Degrees:

• Business Related, including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc.
• Government Related, including but not limited to:
  
  • Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc.
• Technically Related, including but not limited to:
  
  • Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree.
• Professional certification(s), i.e.: CPA, CIA, FSCM, CPIM, CFCM, CPCM, CISA, etc.

EVALUATION FACTORS

You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

• Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of auditing sufficient to plan, conduct, and lead difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, functions, policies, and various issues.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive new approaches to existing programs; establish programs central to the mission of the agency; resolve problems of vital importance to the agency where there are conflicting economic and public interests; and resolve issues where governing laws and regulations are highly interpretive and/or precedents are non-existent, obscure, or conflicting.
• Demonstrated ability to select and use appropriate data analytics methods and tools applicable to large data sets to reach conclusions based on fact.
• Demonstrated ability to write communications that convey concise and comprehensive information on matters of a complex nature which are appropriate for the targeted audience and require minimal editing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and deliver presentations to convey information and issues of a complex nature, incorporating information obtained through research.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred.

Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:

Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG.

We offer a broad array of benefits programs: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options.

For more information about these programs visit opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/.

Retirement and Thrift Savings

For more information about these programs see opm.gov/retirement-center and tsp.gov.

Flexible Work Schedules

USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.

Leave and Holidays

In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt. (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).

This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.

NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 12551941, by closing date 10/02/2024.
  
  1. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document). IMPORTANT: You will be asked questions in the self-assessment questionnaire. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire.
  2. COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process)
  3. TRANSCRIPTS. from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. (Required: Upload and save as "Transcript" document.)
  4. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:
     
     1. Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document.
  
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date,10/02/2024, to receive consideration.
  
  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
  • You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
  • Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.
  • Reach out to your HR Analyst or submit a KCE help desk ticket for any questions.
  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Vacancy Inquiries
  
  Email
  
  jobs@uspsoig.gov
  
  Address
  
  OA - Office of Audit
  
  1735 N. Lynn Street
  
  Arlington, VA 22209
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
  
  If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other locations or positions in other directorates in the OIG.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 12551941, by closing date 10/02/2024.

1. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document). IMPORTANT: You will be asked questions in the self-assessment questionnaire. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire.
2. COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process)
3. TRANSCRIPTS. from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. (Required: Upload and save as "Transcript" document.)
4. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:
   
   1. Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date,10/02/2024, to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
• You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
• Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.
• Reach out to your HR Analyst or submit a KCE help desk ticket for any questions.

Agency contact information

Vacancy Inquiries

Email

jobs@uspsoig.gov

Address

OA - Office of Audit

1735 N. Lynn Street

Arlington, VA 22209

US

Next steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.

If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other locations or positions in other directorates in the OIG.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request