Recent Graduate Opportunity Under DOT Pathways Program
This is a recent graduate opportunity under the DOT Pathways Program. Appointment is in the excepted service not-to-exceed one (1) year. Upon successful completion of the one year developmental program, the position may be converted into the competitive service as a term or permanent (career/career conditional) employee. Conversion is not guaranteed and is based on the needs of the agency.
If converted, the full performance level of the position will be GS-13.
The work of this position primarily involves program audits and congressional testimony. The incumbent, a professional auditor trainee, works with a team leader in a developmental capacity, to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations, programs, and activities applicable to highway and transit system programs.
The incumbent applies professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards, and principles in performing an objective and systemic examination of pertinent information and documentation such as records, management reports, management controls, and policies and practices affecting the outcomes and results of highway and transit system programs.
The incumbent assists higher-level auditors and/or analysts with examining and testing (using statistical and/or judgmental sampling) records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of assigned programs. The incumbent conducts all assigned phases of the audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
The incumbent assists higher-level auditors/analysts in conducting interviews with employees of the program or activity under review. They also prepare working papers using Pentana, interview summaries, and briefing materials covering findings for use by team members. This position may also be required to research and assemble supporting documentation for use in the preparation of congressional testimony.
Long distance travel for moderate periods of time is required for this position.
Conditions of employment include U.S. citizenship, a background investigation, submitting a complete application online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date, and registering for Selective Service if applicable. Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution are eligible. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply. Degree must be conferred with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applicants must meet qualifications by June 30, 2023.
Minimum qualifications for GS-07 include one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the federal service, completed one full academic year of graduate education in accounting or a related field, or a combination of education and experience that provided professional accounting knowledge. Minimum qualifications for GS-09 include one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the federal service, 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience that provided professional auditing knowledge.
Additional information includes the use of this announcement to fill additional like vacancies, veteran's preference, and the requirement to submit transcripts for verification.