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Compliance Review Specialist

Department of Agriculture
Foreign Agricultural Service
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR, COMPLIANCE & SECURITY
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Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food and agriculture issues based on public policy, the best available science and effective management. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world, improves foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural products, builds new markets, improves the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
11/14/2024 to 11/25/2024
Salary
$68,405 to - $128,956 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 20 percent of travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - NTE THREE YEARS
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12606302-25-FAS-EG
Control number
818930800

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Clarification from the agency

This is a time-limited, Term appointment for up to 3 years, with the possibility of an extension. This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *USDA/FAS offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

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Duties

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  • The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
  • The duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Schedules, plans, and conducts comprehensive, on-site and virtual reviews of small- to mid-sized FAS cooperators, participants, grant recipients, and private voluntary organizations' financial systems.
  • Conducts analysis of the following areas (but not limited to): micro purchase credit card transactions; representation fund expenses; administration of petty cash; unliquidated obligations; travel vouchers; procurement actions and expenses.
  • Prepares and submits comprehensive and well-documented review file workpapers to the supervisor or designated senior specialist for review.
  • Assists senior level Compliance Review Specialists with conducting special surveys, studies, and reviews of FAS programs, policies, and procedures and prepares recommendations for improvement.
  • Assists in reviewing and evaluating existing and proposed legislation and regulations to determine the impact they may have on FAS operational systems, and whether they have adequate safeguards to detect or prevent fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
  • Assesses internal controls of the organizations for: adequacy of safeguarding FAS resources; accuracy and reliability of data furnished to FAS; and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
  • Successful completion of one-year trial period.
  • Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
  • In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
  • Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 grade level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

  • Experience in identifying sources of information to measure compliance and address basic compliance problems;
  • Experience researching analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information to make appropriate recommendations; AND
  • Experience summarizing information and preparing written reports.
OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
  • Experience conducting investigations and problem solving techniques;
  • Experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating data and information to make appropriate recommendations; AND
  • Communicate (orally and in writing) to explain and/or justify findings and/or recommendations to program participants and/or agency stakeholders.
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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
  • Experience in applying laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance work;
  • Experience in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, draw conclusions, and propose solutions to assigned problems; AND
  • Experience in explaining complex issues and present briefings to senior leaders
Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
  • You are qualifying for the position based on education.
  • You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
  • This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09/11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Additional information

  • Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
  • First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
  • Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
  • This position may be eligible to telework based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  • This is a term appointment not to exceed 3 Years. (Appointment may be extended up to 1 year without reannouncing). For more details click: Term Appointments
  • Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
  • Recruitment or Relocation Incentives will NOT be considered.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • This position is not in a bargaining unit.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies:

  • Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

To preview the application questionnaire, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12606302

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