SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Summary This position is in the EPA Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit, Information Resources Management Directorate. We consist of auditors, analysts, investigators, and other specialists. Although an office of EPA, Congress provides funding for the OIG through a separate appropriations account to safeguard our independence and enable us to conduct objective oversight of agency programs and operations, helping the EPA protect the environment efficiently and cost-effectively. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) GS-0511-14, the incumbent manages one or more teams to conduct highly complex nation-wide information technology (IT) and cybersecurity audit assignments under the leadership of a director in support of strategic and annual goals of the Office of Audit. Typical work assignments may include the following: Ability to lead and conduct complex audits of programs, functions and operations using performance audit, and evaluation techniques, to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Ability to provide technical and administrative leadership of an audit team, including providing recommendations, follow up, and ensuring necessary corrective action has been taken. Ensure work complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Auditing Standards as issued by The Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Government Performance and Results Act, and other regulations, principles, precedents, and policies to analyze and solve complex and sensitive problems and issues. Ability to communicate with multidisciplinary staff and high level officials to advocate support, provide guidance and make recommendations to resolve sensitive and/or controversial program issues and to negotiate and persuade key leaders to adopt certain approaches. Skill in writing clear and concise communications, such as policies, reports, and memoranda for different audience levels using various forms of software. NOTE Duty Station Availability and Restrictions: This announcement is being used to fill one (1) vacancy. Primary Duty Stations: Cincinnati, OH and Durham, NC (Research Triangle Park) are available to all eligible applicants within the Area of Consideration. Headquarters Regional Duty Stations & (Agency Internal Only): Washington, DC and Regional duty stations (e.g., Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Lenexa, KS; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA) are strictly available only to current permanent agency employees who currently occupy an official post of duty within that specific regional location. Non-agency applicants and agency employees not currently assigned to an advertised regional post of duty must select Cincinnati, OH and Durham, NC to be considered. Relocation expenses (PCS) are not authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/31/2026. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the close date. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITORS: You must have either A or B: A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. OR B. 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 may be considered ineligible and removed from further consideration for the position, if you fail to meet any of the criteria above. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, in addition to the Basic Requirement above, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience below for the grade level for which you are applying. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You may qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal sector, or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position your specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Planning, organizing and conducting complex Information Technology and cybersecurity audits and evaluations of major programs; Providing technical direction and project management oversight to team members; Gathering and evaluating Information Technology, financial or programmatic data and presenting and justifying findings; Preparing audit reports obtaining recommendations to improve internal controls and/or improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations to senior management officials; and Ability to effectively brief senior level officials and stakeholders on the audit engagement. 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). Experience must be validated through the assessment process, consistent with OPM's skills-based hiring policy. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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, visit: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-andpolicy/college-accreditation. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill one (1) vacancy. However, additional vacancies may be filled from the certificate(s) of eligibles resulting from this announcement for this position, or similar positions across the Office of Inspector General, as future vacancies occur. The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms. 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. If 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. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by 10/31/2026 that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station.