Auditing

Auditing GS-0511 Position Overview American taxpayers entrust billions of dollars each year to the Department of the Interior. Financial management experts of all types help DOI meet its mission in the most efficient and fiscally responsible way possible, enabling DOI to accomplish the many tasks necessary to manage and protect the public lands of our vast nation. This position is represented at the following bureaus Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Trust Funds Administration Logo Bureau of Trust Funds Administration Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Candidate Description The ideal candidate can work effectively as part of a team, applying his/her knowledge of accounting and auditing to support varied resource management activities and operations. Effective analytical, writing and systems skills are necessary. Work Environment Mostly indoors, in an office setting. Minimum Education Requirements Please see the Individual Occupation Requirements and the Professional and Scientific Positions Group Qualification Standard on the OPM websites. Career Level Requirements Responsibilities by Level Journey: Planning, developing and coordinating complex audits Developing and interpreting audit-related polices, procedures or guidance Summarizing findings and results of audits Senior: Overseeing auditing programs Advising and briefing top management officials Developing high level recommendations, initiatives or policies Strengths by Level Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 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 control systems and rules. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Attention to Detail Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Oral Communication 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. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Problem Solving Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Reasoning Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Self-Management Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Teamwork Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Writing Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13 Senior 14-15 Common Pathways Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...