- Position Title
- ACCOUNTANT
- Agency
- Air Force Civilian Career Training
- Announcement Number
- C-23-DHA-11741976-0510-PJK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 5, 2022 to Friday, September 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
3.
I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
4.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
5.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
6.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
This position requires a Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
2.
This position requires a Mobility Agreement. Mobility programs enhance career progression or mission effectiveness. Air Force often needs to assign civilian employees to meet critical manning needs of key managerial positions or to provide employees with exposure to a variety of work experiences. You will be required to sign and abide by the provision of the Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment and refusal to sign will result in denial of appointment. I am able and willing to accept a position requiring my mobility and I am able and willing to sign a Mobility Agreement as a stipulation of employment.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for an Accountant, GS-0510-7T12. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your HIGHEST level of experience relevant to the position of an ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-7T12. NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
2.
From the descriptions below, choose the letter that BEST describes the HIGHEST level of specialized experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform as an Accountant, GS-0510-07T12. Make sure your resume supports the response you select. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Verify accounting records, review output data, investigate complaints, and provide assistance.
4.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Assist in developing solutions for solving problems not covered by guidelines or procedures.
6.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Monitor unfavorable trends or deviations and suggests necessary corrective actions.
8.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Understand interpretations of accounting reports, statements, and other accounting data.
10.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Predict effects of proposed changes in operating programs.
12.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Ability to apply financial data and information from sources such as statements, reports and ratios.
14.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Evaluate system change proposals for modification to existing automated systems.
16.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Provide technical support to personnel pertaining to reports, inquiries, and file maintenance.
18.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Receive work allocated from higher graded employees.
20.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Ability to plan and receive training from higher graded employees.
22.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Assist in providing advice and assistance to promote understanding of accounting and reporting functions.
24.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Participate in study groups related to financial accounting and report missions.
26.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Participate in decision-making sessions led by operating program managers.
28.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
29.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.