Student Trainee (Auditor) - OIG

Summary

The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, and investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.

Duties

The EPA OIG is seeking seeking student interns under the Pathways Internship Program.  Internship are provided for students with a desire to work in the Office of the Inspector General and assignments are designed to complement the intern's educational pursuits while meeting the expressed needs of the agency. This position is provided for students with a desire to work in the OIG and assignments are designed to complement the intern's educational pursuits while meeting the expressed needs of the agency and organizations.

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit.

The Office of Audit performs complex audits of EPA programs that align with the EPA's top management challenges, and makes recommendations to combat fraud, waste and abuse and enhance efficiencies in achieving its mission of protecting human health and the environment. The Office of Audit conducts financial and performance audits to determine the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of Agency business operations and financial management. Audits assess the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse; the award and management of grants and contracts; management of information technology; and ways to realize cost savings and other efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Ideal candidates for these internships are individuals pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree programs in auditing, economics, public administration, public policy, public health, environmental studies, environmental policy, political science, or related areas.

• GS-0599 Auditing

Candidates will be considered on the basis of the applicability of their education to specific EPA OIG assignments.