U. S. Customs and Border Protection: Supervisory Auditor

DutiesOrganizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulatory Audit and Agency Advisory Services (RAAAS) located in the following locations:* Boston, MA* Buffalo, NY* Detroit, MI* Miami, FL* San Jose, CALaw enforcement positions are expected to report to their duty station on a daily basis.

However, due to COVID-19, some positions in CBP are currently in an expanded telework posture.

If selected, and you are given on an entrance on duty date you will be provided additional information on the reporting requirements of your position.In the position of a, you will serve as an Assistant Field Director, managing a branch of audit professionals that are responsible for conducting audits that apply standards for performance and compliance audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards.

This position starts at a salary of $111,521.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $144,976.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $144,976.00 (GS-14 Step 10).Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S.

scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.Typical work assignments may include:* Managing the development of a branch office audit plan that is designed and modified based on risk areas identified by the agency or headquarters office; * Establishing the priorities of the branch office and setting expectations for the completion of work assigned to subordinate staff; * Ensuring subordinate staff properly develop and execute audit methodologies that addressed civil and criminal negligence and fraud using data analytics and various sampling techniques; * Developing and guiding subordinate staff to be responsive to diverse stakeholders and identify when to intervene and resolve difficult or contentious issues while maintaining good working relationships; and,* Managing thedevelopment of high-level briefing papers and comprehensive audit reports that involve legal and regulatory interpretation.RequirementsConditions of Employment* You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service* Primary U.S.

residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)* You may be required to pass a background investigation* CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures* As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards.

Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.

Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.

Please review further details via the following link.* COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: 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 Safer Federal Workforce Task Force 2 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 Executive Order 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.QualificationsBasic Requirement: You must provide supporting documentation in your application to show you meet the basic requirement below:A.

Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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.ORB.

A 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:1.

Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.

This can include up to 6 hours of business law; OR2.A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR3.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 leasttwo 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 non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant’s education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:* Leading or managing an audit team consisting of staff that conduct audits of large U.S.

based and multinational external entities where audit procedures require comprehensive analyses of accounting systems, financial records, internal controls, and business activities that are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).* Monitoring and evaluating audit teams’ work and managed audit timelines and budgets.* Managing and conducting forensic audits and technical assists in support of civil and criminal negligence and fraud.NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the ” Required Documents” section below for additional resume requirements.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.You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 03/02/2022.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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Background Investigation: U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency’s core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.G., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For more information visit this link.Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:* Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military* A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.

government* Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S.

affiliated college or university* Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.

governmentProbationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibilityon OPM’s Career Transition Resources website.

To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this job announcement.EducationPlease see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.Additional informationThis position is not covered under the bargaining unit.Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a valid state driver’s license at the time of appointment.Required Training if Selected for this Position: Acceptance of this position will require that the selected individual spend up to 8 weeks in formalized courses of required basic auditor training at an off-site location, to conclude with written examinations, which must be successfully completed (passing score of 70% or higher) according to U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Trade policy.

Failure to successfully complete required courses of basic auditor training and the written examinations in accordance with the policies of CBP will be grounds for either demotion or reassignment to another position, placement into a lower graded position, or separation from CBP in accordance with appropriate procedures.

If you are a current CBP employee moving into the Auditor occupational series, you are also required to attend and successfully complete this training.Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment.Leadership Training: All newly appointed first-time CBP Supervisors are required to complete mandatory training.

The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment.

The duration of the training will include three (3) weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Note: This training may be waived if previously completed.Financial Disclosure is required.Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis.DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.Follow U.S.

Customs and Border Protection on Twitter @CustomsBorderThe Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707.

Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.

If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.

To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.Read more* BenefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and basic requirement, your experience, education and training will be evaluated and assigned a rating by a panel of Subject Matter Experts (SME) based on the competencies listed below.

You will receive a score ranging from 70-100 based on the SME review of your resume.

Your final rating will be assigned based on the score you receive from the SME evaluation.

If you are among the best qualified candidates, you will be referred for selection consideration.

Falsification of your application will remove you from consideration and could subject you to disciplinary action.

Upon completion of the SME resume evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following categories:If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:* Best Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.* Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF’s and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.* Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.Competencies: Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position.

Your resume must support that you meet both specialized experience requirements described in the qualification section, and are proficient in the following skills or competencies below.

Failure to demonstrate sufficient detail in the body of your resume may impact your final rating.

Please note you are not required to provide specific narrative responses to the skills and competencies described in this section.

The competencies are:* Technical Credibility with Auditing* Proficiency with Written Communication* Proficiency with Oral Communication* Administration and Management* Developing Others and Performance ManagementIf you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.Usastaffing.Gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11346428Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher.

This position is considered scientific/professional.

Other 10 point preference eligibles and veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify.

View information on veterans’ preference.Required Documents* Your resume: A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed.

A resume in English is required.

It must contain your full legal name, address, phone number, complete work history including a detailed description of your duties, the dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY), your hours worked per week, job title, as well as series, grade, and salary (if applicable).

For additional required items, see the link above.

*Note It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality.* Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.Usastaffing.Gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11346428* Your transcripts: All applicants are required to submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institution.

If you are a current CBP employee within the position series announced, transcripts will not be required at the time of application; however, education willbe verified if you are selected and you may be required to submit transcripts at that time.

Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.

For a listing of some accrediting agencies, please see www.Naces.Org.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.* Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?

You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a copy of your most recent performance rating; an agency certificationthat you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C.

8337(h) or 8456.* Are you a veteran?

To apply veterans’ preference you must submit proof of eligibility as appropriate for your preference type:* Five Point Preference: DD 214 listing the character of service and either qualifying medal(s) or service period.* Ten Point Preference: DD 214 showing character of service and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10 Point Veterans’ Preference).

Submitting an SF-15 with your application is encouraged.

Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later, OR supporting documentation as listed in the SF-15.* If you are currently serving on active duty, you must submit a written statement from the armed forces certifying your dates of service, rank, expected character of service, and anticipated date of separation.

If you apply with a written statement at this stage, your preference will be verified by a DD 214 upon separation from the military.* View more veterans’ information.* Are you a current or former federal employee?

If yes, it is recommended that you submit a copy of your SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) to support your experience.

Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and accessions.* Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?

Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:* Position title* Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)* Agency* Beginning and ending dates of appointmentIf 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.How to ApplyTo begin your online application, click ” Apply Online” to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account.

Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation.

Please see the ” Required Documents” section for additional information.

All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, visit this link for more information regarding an Alternate Application process.Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email.

You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used.

You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/02/2022.It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate.

Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration.

If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application and you must again upload it by the closing date.Please upload your resume under ” Resume” and anyother applicable supporting documents mentioned above under the appropriate Document Type.

If your Document Type is not listed, upload as ” Other.”DHS 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.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance;health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select ” Benefits.” Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.View common definitions of terms in this announcement.Read moreAgency contact informationCBP Hiring CenterPhone952-857-2932Emailcbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.govAddressOffice of TradePlease read entire announcementPlease apply onlineWashington, DC 20229USLearn more about this agency