Federal Maritime Commission
Summary The incumbent serves as an intern in the FMC Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Pathways Program. The purpose of this position is to provide a formalized, intern training program involving the practical application of professional auditing/accounting principles, procedures, processes, regulations, and reference materials. Assignments will be configured to build training experiences to provide a solid foundation to prepare the incumbent for an audit position. Responsibilities As a Student Trainee (Auditor), you will: Perform the non-complex procedures and tasks or assists senior team members in completing complex assignment procedures involved in conducting an audit or other tasks. Perform research based on instruction to help gather background information about the program and relevant criteria. Review documents provided by or prepared by program officials to ascertain accuracy and completeness of information provided and/or to test compliance with program controls. Perform data analysis to organize data, identify trends, and otherwise interpret results. Help prepare written summaries of procedures performed, including documenting summaries of meetings held with FMC officials and other individuals. Prepare documentation to support work performed, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Attend meetings with program officials, OIG management, and other individuals in the accomplishment of the OIG mission. Maintain professional competency through continuing professional education (CPE), ensuring government-related CPE requirements are met. Build fundamental knowledge about FMC programs, and the OIG operations, practices, and professional standards. Keep supervisor frequently and regularly informed of job activities. Consult with the Inspector General (IG) to adjust plans and priorities to accommodate changing situations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pathways Student Internship Program Education Requirements: Must be a current student at an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled) pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you do not maintain eligibility and enrollment, you are ineligible for this program. You must enter into a Pathways Agreement. Every semester, you must maintain good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. This position is eligible for conversion to a term or permanent position upon successful program completion with promotion potential up to the GS-13 grade level. However, it is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee you will be offered a term or permanent position.To be eligible for conversion, interns must meet the following requirements: Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program prior to or concurrent with completion of academic requirements; Complete their educational requirements (as specified in the announcement); Meet the Office of Personnel Management’s qualification standard, including any applicable positive education requirement and/or selective placement factors and any other special qualifications requirements and conditions of employment (eg medical standards) appropriate for the specific competitive service position to which the intern will be converted. Your transcripts/proof of enrollment must show that you are working towards a degree in auditing or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. If you do not graduate with a degree in one of these fields, you will be ineligible for conversion to a term or permanent performance auditor GS-0511 position. Successfully complete all the requirements of the Internship Program as defined in the agency-participant agreement; and Perform their job successfully as documented through performance evaluations and/or completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP). To preview questions click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12104330. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: GS-04: One full year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. OR Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study or an Associate’s degree. (This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.) OR You may qualify with a combination of qualifying education and experience. (For example: the completion of 50% requirements for an Associate’s degree and 6 months of general experience.) The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to Full time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Education You must submit proof of enrollment at the time of application. Please see the Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information Must be a U.S. citizen, Must be able to obtain and maintain a background Investigation. Federal employees are required to adhere to the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. We may fill like positions within 12 months of the close of the announcement. This is a non-bargaining unit position. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The duration of the Schedule D Pathways appointment serves as a trial period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (ie, physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
