AUDITOR

Department of the Air Force•Scott Air Force Base, IL

51d

About The Position

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. To serve as a developmental level professional auditor. This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program; as such, it is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate and administered by the Audit Career Program. Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. To serve as a developmental level professional auditor. This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program; as such, it is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate and administered by the Audit Career Program.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
A security clearance may be required
PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0
Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training.
You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period
Recommend areas of study: Seeking aDegree in Accounting, or a degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in Accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in Business Law. (The term "Accounting" means "Accounting and/or Auditing". Similarly, "Accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "Accountant and /or Auditor").
To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 academic year of graduate level education, bachelors degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual (see link below), or 5 academic years of pre-professional study.
To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional conventional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods and techniques of Auditing (accounting). 2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and practices pertinent to financial programs. 3. Ability to research, analyze and evaluate data. 4. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position has an education requirement.
You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmlPLEASE SUBMIT COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS TO INCLUDE TRANSFERRED HOURS - OFFICIAL COPIES ARE NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS. NOTE Degree Audits are not accepted.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine taskings in the areas of audit planning, research, scheduling and coordination. Gathers and reviews background information on organizations to be audited to develop an understanding of their programs, structures, policies, objectives, financial systems, and internal controls.
Performs a variety of routine tasks involving auditing of Air Force activities and Programs. Carries out portions of standardized audit tasks assigned to higher-level auditors. Performs complete routine audit tasks under very well established conditions when no problems are anticipated.
Performs a variety of routine tasks in the areas of audit data analysis, preparation of conclusions and recommendations, preparation and coordination of reports, and presentation of conditions. Analyzed gathered data by applying established government auditing methods and techniques.
Carries out special projects designed to further the intern's training and development. Assignments are in keeping with the formal training plans to include administrative assignment to develop knowledge of the mission and functions of the Audit community.