Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. . Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing expert auditing and accounting services for investigations involving highly complex financial transactions in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. Typical work assignments will include: Planning and conducting financial audits of a complex nature to identify suspected violations of Federal Statutes. Gathering, examining, and analyzing facts including statements, events, scientific, technical or financial data pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation. Use of software to quickly ingest and digitize financial transaction data received from financial institutions, and to convert this information into useful spreadsheets. Creating summary and demonstrative charts detailing sources of revenue and uses of funds, including tracing of funds to subsequent asset purchases. Conducting training of financial investigative techniques and maintaining good relations with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and other entities. Developing financial profiles of individuals and organizations that include history of events or the restructuring of records to assist with investigations, utilizing asset investigation tools such as law enforcement databases, court record databases, and real estate research platforms. Assisting with proffers, deposition outlines, trial presentations, analysis and compilation of documents and physical evidence, creating detailed charts, graphs, summaries, videotapes and other audio-visual materials for use in court proceedings. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be found qualified for this position Auditor GS 13, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below in A AND the minimum qualifications described below in B. A. Basic Qualification Requirements: Degree: A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting; OR A bachelor's or higher 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. OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate @type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. All applicants must include a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify basic qualifications and education for this position. Failure to submit your transcripts will result in disqualification for this position. B. Minimum QualificationsGS-13: To be eligible at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: Independently planning and performing in-depth criminal or fraud investigations of a variety of complex business and financial transactions by using accounting, auditing, analytical, technical, and investigative skills to determine whether there have been violations of various Federal Statues. Independently conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses of financial data and information using various database management, accounting, or analytical software. Independently writing, preparing, and presenting investigative reports, affidavits, and/or exhibits summarizing investigative findings suitable for a court of law. Experience preparing and presenting charts, tables and graphics that distill and explain complex financial concepts. Performing work demonstrating an understanding of legal proceedings. Mentoring and providing instruction of less experienced forensic accountants and/or financial analysts. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant 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. See www.sss.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. 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. EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
