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ACCOUNTING \u0026 CIVILIAN PAY TECHNICIAN

Department of the Air Force

Posted today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Finance
Eielson AFB, AK (On-Site/Office)

Duties

  • Acts as Deputy Disbursing Officer, assuming financial responsibility and pecuniary liability for physical losses of funds as well as illegal, incorrect, improper and/or erroneous payments.
  • Responsible for proper safeguarding of all government funds with which entrusted and is held pecuniary liable for the loss of such funds.
  • Receives, reviews, and classifies complex transactions where guidelines lack specificity to requirements, circumstances, or problems and/or frequently change.
  • Assists the certifying officer in auditing the accuracy, propriety, and validity of payments for a full variety of transactions which affect pay, leave, taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
  • Assigns and directs disbursement duties/responsibilities; trains employees; reviews completed work.
Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Safeguards classified or sensitive financial information and/or files.
  • May be held financially responsible and have to assume pecuniary liability for monetary losses.
  • May be held financially responsible and have to assume pecuniary liability for monetary losses.
  • Must be suitable to serve as Deputy Disbursing Officer (no felony convictions, including wrongful appropriation. embezzlement, theft, or fraud).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Travel may occasionally be required to attend workshops and/or conferences.
  • Typing and computer operations are performed; however, a qualified typist is not required.
  • This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
  • Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes In-depth knowledge of the financial operations, cash, and funding control principles, practices, and theories with an ability to interpret and apply a body of laws, regulations, directives, and instructions.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of the proper safeguard of U.S. Treasury Funds and financial instruments; the U.S. Treasury codes. rules. regulations, fiduciary laws, banking practices and procedures and the Prompt Payment Act as it affects accounts and accounting quality review procedures.
  • Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations.
  • Knowledge of the accounting system sufficient to follow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through expenditure stages to trace discrepancies in the system and the ability to identify and analyze trends.
  • Knowledge of financial and internal control methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes and of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of account codes related to an automated accounting system and the requirements for processing transactions in an automated system. Skill in operating a calculator and utilizing a keyboard to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal; a qualified typist is not required.
  • Ability to gather, assemble and analyze data to prepare financial reports; develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve financial problems AND ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

  • PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

    VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

    120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

    Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

    Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

    Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

    is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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