Summary We are an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place. Responsibilities This position is located in the EPA OIG, Office of Audit, Recycling Cleanup and Pollution Prevention Directorate. The Office of Audit conducts financial and performance audits to determine the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of Agency business operations and financial management. Audits assess the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse; the award and management of grants and contracts; management of information technology; and ways to realize cost savings and other efficiencies. Responsibilities The ideal candidate will perform the following duties: Lead, participate, and implement organizational vision along with the Assistant Inspector General for Audit in developing the OIG Strategic, Multi-year, and Annual Plans. Direct teams in identifying appropriated sources for gathering data, determining the effectiveness of organizations, and examining whether an entity is complying with all applicable laws and regulations. Conducts complex program evaluations and audits by using advanced analytical and evaluative methods to identify areas of improvement in economy, efficiency, effectiveness that can be made in agency statutes, regulations, guidance, policies, procedures, or practices. Manage the performance of audits and lead audit teams in the objective and systemic examination of records, management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the operating results of OIG in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Use advanced analytical and evaluative methods to conduct technical assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and artificial intelligence work to ensure audits and evaluations identify areas of improvement and address and report on high-risk areas of importance to the agency, Congress, and the nation. Lead audits in the preparation of testimony, to include the preparation of the written and oral statements, research and assembly of supporting documentation, and quality of the product within established time frames. Develop statements of work to contract for audit services and monitor contract performance. Maintain close liaisons with Department program and management officials. Write clear and concise communications, such as reports and memoranda, for different audience levels. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Background Investigation Required Salary will be based upon location selected Position has education requirements-see Qualifications/Education section This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the tentative employment offer may be withdrawn. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment. False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Upon appointment, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You may need to provide the information annually. Depending on your status, this position may require serving a 1-year Supervisory probationary period. Qualifications All applicants must meet one of the following series requirements to qualify: In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level or equivalent band level of responsibility in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicant must possess one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-14 or equivalent band level in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-15: Knowledge of professional auditing principles, practices, and techniques. Experience supervising members of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Experience serving as technical expert on audit and/or evaluation matters. Ability to write clear and concise communications for different audience levels. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. Education Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors Degree: auditing, accounting, economics, public administration, public policy, public health, environmental studies, environmental policy, political science, or related areas. or Combination of education and experience: at least 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 or a Certified Public Accountant, 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. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Continuing Professional Credits (CPE) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEU) may be converted into academic credit hours when evaluated by both higher education institutions and special examining and assessment services. Submit the CPE/CEU evaluation along with your transcripts. CEU/CPEs are most commonly converted via a formula that considers at least ten (10) CEUs to equal a single academic hour. The most authoritative U.S. guide to CEUs is provided by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Information on converting CEUs to academic credit hours, and vice versa, is provided by the American Council on Education (ACE). One semester hour is equal to 15 CPE credits. 1 CEU equals 10 contact hours, 3 CEUs equal 1 semester hour and 30 contact hours equal 1 semester hour. There is no substitution for specialized experience at this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. All education claimed by applicants will be verified. Additional Information EPA OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.