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Position Title
Accounting Technician
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-DEN-24-12442754-DE-SAS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 8, 2024 to Friday, July 19, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
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2. GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
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3. GS-07: Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
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4. Plan itineraries, make travel arrangements, and prepare travel vouchers.
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5. Establish and maintain positive customer relations by assessing needs, providing assistance, resolving problems, satisfying expectations, and providing quality products and services.
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6. Experience using the an automated financial system as a regular part of your job.
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7. Interpret and apply regulations dealing with travel.
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8. Collaborate with others as an effective team member to accomplish broad goals of a project.
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9. Input and/or retrieve data in administrative support computer systems such as an automated travel system and automated time and attendance system.
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10. Communicate both orally and in writing to receive, give, or clarify information needed to complete work assignments.
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11. Proficiently use the internet and computerized search software to research information on administrative, travel, and payroll issues and regulations.
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12. Advise in matters of routine travel authorizations and vouchers using current travel software. (GS-07)
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13. Utilize financial systems to efficiently retrieve, use and analyze information pertinent to daily work. (GS-06)
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14. Use data base and spreadsheet software applications.
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15. Utilize financial systems to efficiently retrieve, use and analyze information pertinent to daily work. (GS-07) (limit characters)
16. Use a help desk-trouble ticket system to receive, track, and document the resolution of user requests for assistance. (GS-06)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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