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Job Title: Accountant
Department: Department Of The Navy
Agency: Naval Education and Training Command
Job Announcement Number: SE1-0510-07-M3502569-DE


SALARY RANGE: $43,738.00 - $56,863.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 to Friday, July 15, 2011

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0510-07

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Lakehurst, NJ

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens


JOB SUMMARY:
As a civilian Department of the Navy employee, you won't just have a job; you'll make important contributions by supporting your Navy and Marine Corps military colleagues and serving our Nation. Our salaries are competitive with those of other civilian employers and our exceptional benefits programs are focused on your well-being both on and off the job, now and in the future. Consider the possibilities and find your Department of the Navy civilian career today!

Discover a civilian career with the U.S. Department of the Navy that is filled with possibilities and be a part of something that makes a difference for you, the country, and the world. Great Benefits Package: paid vacation, sick days, holidays, health and life insurance, and an excellent retirement package

The Department of the Navy (DON) is more than ships, aircraft, and sailors; it is over 181,000 civilian employees at Navy and Marine Corps commands, bases, stations and facilities throughout the U.S. and around the world.

It requires a highly trained, educated and skilled workforce to support today's sophisticated Navy and Marine Corps ships, aircraft, weapon systems and computer systems. Over 41,000 professionals perform "cradle to grave" management of highly technical systems, equipment, facilities, supplies and services.

Individuals will be placed in the Financial Management Career Program (FCMP). The FCMP is a structured management-training program including formal education, diverse rotational assignments, and extensive on-the-job training. These positions are located throughout the U.S.

The position is a promotion potential to GS-11. If selected below the full performance level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens and Nationals (those who owe their Allegiances to the United States).

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a US Citizen or National.
Suitable for Federal Employment
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
College transcripts must be submitted as proof of claimed education.


Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:


1 vacancy - Lakehurst, NJ

Examining information to identify and resolve financial and accounting problems to reconcile accounts or other financial records.
Reviewing reports, documents, records, data, or other material to verify completeness, correctness, consistency, compliance or authenticity.
Identifying accounting errors and recommending action to adjust.
Examining accounting documents and summary records to determine proper application of regulatory requirements, standards or procedures.
Processing, recording, and analyzing financial transactions or information using computer systems or applications.
Communicating accounting and financial matters to customers.


Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Basic Requirements-

A. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- at least 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:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;

2. 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, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as operating accounting systems to analyze and record revenues, costs, financial liabilities, and assets; interpreting accounting data, records and reports concerning financial management matters, and assessing accounting processes and systems. Or

A degree that meets the requirements through one of the following methods, no more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems.

· 2.95 GPA overall or higher in last 2 years (= or less than 10% Pass/Fail)
· 3.45 GPA or higher in major or last 2 years in major (=or less than 10% Pass/Fail)
· Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (you must submit proof with your application)
· National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (you must submit proof with your application)

To qualify for this position, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position for which you are being considered. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors.

NOTE: APPLICANTS QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS. DEGREE AUDITS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUE FOR OFFICAL/UNOFFICAL TRANSCRIPTS. You may submit your transcripts through the "Application Manager" or by fax. This is the only method in which transcripts can be submitted. Failure to provide this information may result in an ineligible rating. (Faxing instructions may be found under the "How to Apply" section.) All qualification requirements, including completion of college degrees, must be met at the time of application. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

As part of the application process, applicants will be required to complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: Online Questionnaire

Please read and follow the How to Apply section of this announcement to submit your application.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Secret security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Applicants will be required to sign a mobility agreement upon acceptance of position. Failure to agree to mobility agreement will result in revocation of a position offer.

A 40 hour work week is typical for this position.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Important Notes: Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in your not being considered for this position.


HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities in the following areas.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
Knowledge of mathematical techniques to review financial data and solve problems.
Skill in the use of basic office computer software programs.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed will above the minimum requirements for announced position.

Highly Qualified- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.

Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Benefits and Other Info


BENEFITS:
Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.

OTHER INFORMATION:
This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP): If you are the spouse of an active duty military member, then you may be eligible for MSP. To be eligible you: (1) must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; and, (2) must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; and, (3) the position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. To be rated "best qualified", MSP applicants must attain an eligibility rating on this examination of 80 or higher, not including points for veteran's preference. MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism. You must request MSP by submitting a copy of your military sponsor's PCS orders.

Veterans Information : http://www.usajobs.gov/vi If you are claiming a 5-point preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, which includes character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service, which includes service dates, nature of separation and character of service. You can access to your DD-214 here.

If you are claiming a 10-point preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, which includes character of service, your Disability Letter indicating the percentage of your disability and the SF-15 (Application for 10-point preference), which can be obtained here .



NOTE : You will not receive veteran's preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.


Federal annuitant information: https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/info/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Important information about employment of annuitants.



ICTAP Applicants: ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection and must attain an eligibility rating on this examination of 85 or higher, not including points for veteran's preference. http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf



Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

Males born after December 31, 1959 will be required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System. If you fail to do so, you will be required to certify that you did not knowingly and willfully fail to register. This requirement must be met before you can be appointed to this position.


How To Apply


HOW TO APPLY:
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.



Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.



REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required (copies are sufficient):

Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional)
Completed assessment questionnaire (part of the online application)
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former Federal employees). DOD employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz
ICTAP documentation (if claiming ICTAP preference)
Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable (DD-214 or statement of service, VA letter, SF-15 (see Other Information section for further details)
Military Sponsor's PCS Orders (if claiming military spouse preference-see Other Information section for further details)
Transcripts or Unofficial Transcripts (if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience). If selected, an official/sealed transcript may be required prior to appointment.
Reemployed Annuitants must submit an SF-50 documenting their retirement.
Your complete application must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, July 15, 2011. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested.

After you upload your documents using Application Manager, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.



If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf

3. Use the following Vacancy ID: 502569

4. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.



Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.



AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
DON Employment Info Center EIC
Phone: (800)378-4559
Email: CHART@NAVY.MIL
Agency Information:
68045 FIN MGT TNEPROG
Naval Financial Mgmt Career Ctr
Pensacola, FL 32501




WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.



Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx.