Employee Performance Specialist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Employee Performance Specialist develops, implements, and administers programs that evaluate, measure, and improve employee performance. Conducts assessment activities to evaluate and identify the current and emerging skills, competencies, and behaviors required to achieve desired organizational results and prepare for future needs. Being a Employee Performance Specialist designs performance management strategies and processes that measure outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and align teams to organizational goals. Identifies the types of training and development and resources needed to achieve workforce performance improvements. Additionally, Employee Performance Specialist encourages a culture of objective setting and result measurement aligned to pay and rewards using tools, training, and communication. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Employee Performance Specialist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Employee Performance Specialist typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Auditor (Performance) - Performance and Compliance Specialist
- U.S. Department of Justice
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
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Summary
The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We offer telework and excellent work-life flexibilities and encourages Schedule A and diverse applicants. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated professionals to evaluate DOJ programs and processes, to ensure the intended results, to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse of DOJ programs and resources.
This job is open to
Recent graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Clarification from the agency
Recent Graduates - Applicants within 2 years of receiving their degree or certificate. Veterans precluded from applying due to military service, must be within 6 years of receiving their degree or certificate. Applications will also be accepted from individuals expected to graduate within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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Duties
The Office of the Inspector General employs specialists who examine program performance and compliance with laws and regulations. These Performance Auditors participate in a full range of duties to support the audit of government programs, contracts, grants, and payments. This includes planning, assessing risk, establishing methodology, performing fieldwork, developing conclusions, reporting results, and following up on recommendations. More specifically:
As a GS-7, Performance Auditor (Recent Graduate), the individual receives training through classroom and specific on-the-job training assignments to become well versed in evaluation and audit techniques, DOJ programs, legislation and regulations, and industry practices. As a GS-7 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to:
Working with experienced staff, the incumbent analyzes information or conducts research to answer questions, evaluates operations or programs, and draws conclusions.
Using logic to resolve multifaceted questions, gathers financial and operating records, traces transactions to and from source documents, and identifies unusual or questionable transactions or practices that do not fit instructions or guidelines.
Reviewing and analyzing technical information, data, records, and/or results and using sound judgment to provide the basis for the development of an opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and make recommendations for action.
Documenting information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner and producing written information that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Working with teammates on assigned tasks, facilitates sharing of information with others and fosters cooperation and team spirit.
Engaging in ongoing development to become well versed in evaluation and review techniques, DOJ programs, legislation and regulations, and industry practices.
As a GS-9, Performance Auditor (Recent Graduate), the individual serves as a team member on an assigned audit or review project, assisting senior members in carrying out the activities involved in performance and financial reviews/evaluations of DOJ programs and activities. As a GS-9 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to:
Applying knowledge of audit and evaluation functions, uses judgment to choose and interpret the most applicable guidelines, analyze and define problems, and make recommendations on program performance issues or questions.
Using logic to resolve multifaceted questions, gathers financial and operating records, traces transactions to and from source documents, and identifies unusual or questionable transactions or practices that do not fit instructions or guidelines.
Reviewing and analyzing technical information, data, records, and/or results and using sound judgment to provide the basis for the development of an opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and make recommendations for action.
Documenting information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner and producing written information that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Working with teammates on assigned tasks, facilitates sharing of information with others and fosters cooperation and team spirit.
Engaging in ongoing development to become well versed in evaluation and review techniques, DOJ programs, legislation and regulations, and industry practices.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be subject to a probationary period.
If selected you must complete and sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Agreement.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors- Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting;
- Business-related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Psychology. *Government-related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; and Security Policy. *Technically related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management.
- A 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.
At the GS-7 level, applicants must have either: (1) 1 year of graduate-level education, or (2) Superior Academic Achievement (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher), or (3) a combination of education and experience, or (4) 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience include:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results; and
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results;
- Assisting in preparing written reports, essays, or briefs;
- Assisting in conducting performance audits, evaluations, or inspections;
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents; and
- Performing financial reconciliations or analyses.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Unofficial college transcript (If you are selected, an official transcript will be required before your first day)
Schedule A documentation (if applicable)
DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated best qualified (90) and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
If 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 Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/10/2024 to receive consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov//how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Brandie Miller
Email
Brandie.S.Miller@usdoj.gov
Address
Audit Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. - 23 Days Ago
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- TE Connectivity
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Lansdale, PA
FULL_TIME
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- M3USA
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- Total Performance Physical Therapy
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- HOPCo | Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company
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CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION TECHNOLOGIST (Per Diem) - Temple Health/Jeanes Hospital
- Temple University Health System
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Philadelphia, PA
- Performs and/or assists with direct patient care; performs sheath removal; performs, records and interprets hemodynamic ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
AVP, Actuary - NA Analytic Advisory
- Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
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Philadelphia, PA
- Guy Carpenter's North American Actuarial Advisory team helps our clients deliver on growth and manage changing risk stra...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Studio Coordinator - Philly
- Rumble Boxing
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Philadelphia, PA
- CAREER OVERVIEW: As the first people clients see when they enter one of our studios, Rumble Studio Coordinators need to ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Grid Operations Delivery Lead
- Accenture
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Philadelphia, PA
- We Are: Our Utility Industry, Transmission & Distribution Practice is powering the progress to a safe, connected, and su...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Advisor
- Press Ganey
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Philadelphia, PA
- Company Description Looking to level up your career by working with an ambitious global team? Want to play a key role in...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Research Specialist D (Department of Genetics)
- University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA
- University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned le...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Events
- The Bellevue Hotel
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Philadelphia, PA
- Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
- 4/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Revenue Mgmt
- The Bellevue Hotel
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Philadelphia, PA
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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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