- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for further details.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
Selective Placement Factor
Applicants must be eligible for an Excepted Service appointment under Schedule B, 213.3210 (e). This appointment authority requires that the selectee possess knowledge of the bankruptcy process. Bankruptcy knowledge relevant to this position includes, but is not limited to, insolvency, regulatory and/or forensic accounting with respect to state court receivership proceedings, non-bankruptcy insolvency proceedings and/or non-judicial reorganizations, liquidations, or termination of a business and its assets as well as the financial analysis of the viability of a business entity. This knowledge may have been acquired through a combination of professional experience, academic coursework, internships or externships, volunteer service, or similar activities.
Failure to demonstrate knowledge of the bankruptcy process in the resume will result in disqualification.
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Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting. The twenty-four semester hours may include up to six (6) credit hours in business law.
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Combination of education and experience: at least four (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 (24) semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to six (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, at least fifteen (15) semester-hours. Applicant does not need to fully satisfy the twenty-four semester-hour requirement provided that:
- The applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examination;
- A panel of at least two higher-level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant demonstrates a knowledge of accounting and related fields equal in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement to that which is normally associated with successful completion of the four (4) year course of study described; and
- Besides nonconformance to the requirement of twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
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Specialized Experience Requirement
Specialized experience is defined as performing a variety of audits in a professional, pre-professional, or academic setting that utilize advanced auditing techniques and involve reporting findings. In their resume, an applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level or pay band in the Federal service, or similar experience in the private or public sector as a professional auditor carrying out tasks and duties that involve:
To qualify for a GS-12: preparing, examining, or analyzing accounting records and financial statements/reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to procedural standards.
To qualify for a GS-13: applying an understanding of auditing principles, business operations, and financial statements. Preparing audit plans to most appropriately gather and evaluate pertinent data.
To qualify for a GS-14: applying auditing principles, concepts, practices, and analytical methods and techniques. Providing recommended actions in accordance with industry and regulatory standards.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position is on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. Salary and grade level are determined by incumbent's duty location, years, and type of experience. To review the current GS salary table and our comprehensive list of benefits, please click here.
Periodic travel is required depending on work assignments and training.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment to public service to hiring managers and agency leadership. Although responses are optional and will not be scored, applicants are encouraged to address each question thoughtfully. Please limit each response to 200 words or fewer. At the beginning of your submission, please certify that the responses are your own work and that you did not use a consultant or any artificial intelligence (AI) tool, including large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT or Copilot.
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
- In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
- How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
