Summary This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General The supervisor is the Assistant Inspector General for Audits & Evaluations Expenses associated with an interview will be paid; however, expenses associated with a relocation will NOT be paid. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to Securities Ownership Prohibition. This position is non-bargaining unit. Responsibilities RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. Duties include but are not limited to the following: As the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits & Evaluations, you will provide day-to-day supervision for all areas of the agency's audit program; share fully with the Assistant Inspector General for Audits & Evaluations (AIGA) responsibility for the conduct and supervision of audits relating to the programs and operations of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB); be responsible for planning a comprehensive audit program; administer the quality assurance program for all audit products; tracking audit resolution and ensuring management action on audit recommendations; and implementing AIGA policies, strategies, procedures, and goals. You will work in close coordination with the audit teams, other elements of OIG and OIG management, senior officials of the agency, and senior officials from other stakeholder organizations and the Congress. This is a term appointment that may be extended or converted to a permanent appointment depending on the needs of the office. However, if the need for the position ends prior to the expiration of the appointment, the selectee may be separated. Requirements Conditions of Employment The OGE450 Confidential Financial Disclosure is required for this position. Background investigation leading to a "Q" clearance is required. This position is covered and subject to prohibited securities rules. This is a Drug Testing position. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GG-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position described above. Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts and principles underlying OIG audit and evaluation programs, practices, policies, and procedures in order to assist in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of audit resolution policies, strategies, procedures, priorities, goals, and objectives; expert knowledge of the nuclear regulatory programs of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; a working knowledge of the NRC organizational structures and programs; familiarity with the Federal government policies and procedures; expertise in the management of a broad range of audit and evaluation programs; and demonstrated ability to represent the organization while advocating, interpreting, and defending judgments and points of view in conferences and negotiations with high level government officials, representatives from congressional committees, and private sector representatives. Education Applicants that wish to apply for the Auditing occupational series 0511, must meet the following educational requirements to qualify: Applicants must have a degree 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. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination Certified Public Accountant certifications preferred but not required. Five (5) or more years of work experience, required. Education requirements: All education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special instructions for candidates with foreign education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217. Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an Office of Personnel and Management (OPM) special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from federal service. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance. The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in an NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.
