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Auditor
- Folsom, CA
US
Agricultural Marketing Service
$54,239 - $102,231 a year - Full-time
Job details
Salary
$54,239 - $102,231 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
Pulled
from the full job description
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Duties
As
the Auditor in this position, you will:
- Systematic examination and appraisal of
production, sales, inventory, and financial records of dairy plant
operations to determine the accuracy of reported data.
- Determine audit adjustments, changes to
plant records, and recommend procedures to minimize report errors and
audit adjustments.
- Preparing work papers and related
documentation that support audit findings and conclusions.
- Represent the Market Administrator office
in contacts with the dairy industry and co-workers in a manner which
consistently demonstrates fairness, cooperation, and respect in the
performance of all official business.
NOTE : This position falls
under pay bands MA 10-16. Selectee's pay will be set between the MA 12-16 pay
bands based on years of education and/or experience.
Note: These positions travel throughout the local area in order to audit
dairy plants. The work is primarily performed in the area of the duty
location they are assigned. Only applicants who reside in the local commuting
area of the duty location will be eligible for this position.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen
- You will be required to pass a background
investigation and fingerprint check.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be
registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Legal and regulatory
guidance below).
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- There is a required one-year probationary
period.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Selectee's pay will be set between the MA
12-16 pay bands.
- Driver's license is required.
- Must have a personal operating vehicle
and valid insurance.
- Must be able to walk in manufacturing
plant environments with wet floor and moving equipment.
- Regarding vaccinations for COVID- 19 (See
additional section)
- Only applicants who reside in the local
commuting area of the duty location will be eligible for this position.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience
requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant
experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial
transcripts must be provided with your application.
Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics,
dairy or food science, or agricultural economics with at least 9 semester
hours in accounting.
OR
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any other field with at least 15
semester hours in accounting. Semester hours in investigative or research
courses may be substituted for accounting. Examples of these courses include
analysis, fraud, or forensic courses dealing with business, or finance, etc..
OR
Applicant that do not have a college degree, but have the appropriate
semester or quarter hours described above, and audit or accounting experience
that, when combined with education, would equal a 4-year course of study.
Professional Experience Qualification Requirements:
The basic requirement above will qualify applicants at the MA-10-12 paybands. In addition to the above-stated basic
requirement, in order to qualify at the MA-13 payband
and above, applicants must have had either professional experience or
graduate education (or an equivalent combination of both). The candidate must
have six months of professional experience for each grade from MA-13 to MA-16
in a field directly related to the position to be filled, or the candidate
must have half a year of full-time graduate education for each grade from
MA-13 to MA-16 in a field directly related to the position to be filled. This
experience or education must have equipped the candidate with the necessary
knowledge and ability to fully perform the work of the position being filled.
Required professional experience is as follows: (1) Providing systematic
examination and appraisal of production, sales, inventory, and financial
records to determine the accuracy of reported data; (2) Assisting with the preparation
of work papers and related documentation to support audit findings and
conclusions; (3) Utilizing financial reporting systems and accounting
procedures to conduct on-site audits; AND (4) Documenting audit findings and
recommendations for usage in final audit report.
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 or unpaid 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.
Education
Education
Requirements: You must provide transcripts or other
documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated:
(1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with
all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All
materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Foreign education: If you are using education completed in
foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you
must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private
organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs
and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited
U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a
U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.
You must provide translated transcripts.
Additional information
Dairy
Program offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package,
including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance;
retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending
Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal
holidays.
If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be
required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal
Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your
application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the
application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after
beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its
programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status,
parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political
beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is
derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply
to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)
should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To
file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The applicant must be a high-school graduate, 18 years of age or older, have
a valid driver license, provide proof of insurability. You must be a U.S.
citizen. Males born after 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
You will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in
your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; or may be fired after you begin work; and
you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations
on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for
employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. Privacy Act
Notice (PL93-579)
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Additional Information: To
ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which
may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing
litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or
enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order
14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal
Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the
requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal
agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected
applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols,
such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel,
and quarantine.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family
will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and
whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the
hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You
will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications
above.
Once
the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package
to verify your eligibility and qualifications. Applications will be evaluated
in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining
Procedures and USDA policy using category rating. Applicants who meet basic
minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best
Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified . Within
these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive
selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined
based on the results of the online occupational questionnaire, the
applicants' quality of experience and the extent they possess the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies:
- Auditing
- Oral Communication
- Writing
Applicants must include a detailed and comprehensive Resume which fully
identifies your qualifications and illustrates how your skills might be used
to address the significant duties of the position. Please share how your
specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities address the Job Summary,
Qualifications, and Requirements outlined above. You will be rated on the
information provided. Applications which do not address these qualifications
will not be considered.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting
documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your
qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more
accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your
rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be
grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from
the Federal service.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family
will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and
whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the
hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of
employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
3. Transcripts if qualifying based on education OR education
is part of the basic education requirement
4. Veterans documents (if applicable): DD-214 including
character of service, or certification of expected discharge or release from
active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days, and if applicable,
SF-15 Form, VA letter, or other documentation required by that form.
If claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release
from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable
conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of
expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable
conditions within 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. The
certification must be on the letterhead of the appropriate military branch
and include the dates of military service. Veterans' preference must be
verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not
receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on
the material(s) submitted.
If claiming 10-point veterans' preference you must provide the DD214 or
certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement
of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans'
Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to
submit these documents could result in the determination that there is
insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For
more information on veterans' preference visit FEDSHIREVETS
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you
begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required
documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date
of this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application,
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in
the Required Documents section. To view the occupational questionnaire select
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11427618
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during
business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday -
Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact
listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All
hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than
noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into
the system prior to its closing.
To begin, click Apply Online. 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.
Agency contact
information
Vanessa Perkins-Glover
Phone
8164265706
Email
Vanessa.Perkins-glover@opm.gov
Address
Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA APHIS MRPBS
250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410
Minneapolis, MN 55401
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an
acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your application
will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification
requirements for the position, and whether or not your application is
referred to the selecting official. You will be contacted directly if further
evaluation or an interview is required.
You will be notified via email of your application status at four points
during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application
status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application
Status".
The amount of notices that each applicant receives may vary. The four points
of notification are:
- Application Received or Application
Incomplete
- Minimum Qualification Requirement
Met/Not Met
- Eligible (Application Referred) or
Eligible (Application Not referred)
- Selected or Not Selected
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- Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please
read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To
apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package
which includes:
1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of
employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
3. Transcripts if qualifying based on education OR education
is part of the basic education requirement
4. Veterans documents (if applicable): DD-214 including
character of service, or certification of expected discharge or release from
active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days, and if applicable,
SF-15 Form, VA letter, or other documentation required by that form.
If claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of
Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under
honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a
certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under
honorable conditions within 120 days after the date the certification is
submitted. The certification must be on the letterhead of the appropriate
military branch and include the dates of military service. Veterans'
preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation,
you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be
evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
If claiming 10-point veterans' preference you must provide the DD214 or
certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement
of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans'
Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to
submit these documents could result in the determination that there is
insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For
more information on veterans' preference visit FEDSHIREVETS
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.
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