Vacancy expired!
Summary“The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.” We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges. Click here to learn more.ResponsibilitiesThese positions are located in the Finance Division (FIN), Chief Financial Officer Directorate (CFO), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia. The purpose of these positions is to provide accounting technical functions and support to FLETC divisions and serviced Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components. Serving as an Accounting Technician atFLETC makes you a valuable member of the FLETC team and mission. Typical assignments include: Receiving, reviewing, and classifying a variety of standardized and recurring accounting documents/ transactions in support of purchasing, accounts payable/receivables, credit cards, and disbursement.Verifying, maintaining, and reconciling account balances using a variety of established accounting procedures.Providing customer service to vendors, contractors, internal and external customers.Conducting research and analyzing accounting data to make determinations and recommendations to standardize accounting practices and eliminating inconsistencies among customers.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsThe qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.You qualify for the GS-05 grade level if you possess:At least 4 years of education above the high school level; (transcripts must be provided)-OR-At least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level performing such duties as utilizing accounting procedures, techniques and terminology; entering and retrieving data in an automated accounting and/or billing system; and reconciling, adjusting, balancing, and maintaining accounting transactions.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The Office of Personnel Management must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.You will need to sign aRecent Graduates Program ParticipationAgreement for thisappointment.Your supervisor will place you on an Individual Development Plan (IDP) within 45 days of your appointment. Your IDP will consist of a minimum of 40 hours of interactive training that will equip you with the competencies necessary to advance the goals and mission of our agency.You may be non-competitively converted to a permanent position upon meeting all of the requirements outlined in your Participant Agreement and completing 40 hours of interactive training.EducationAdditional InformationDHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement into this position. This will include a credit check after a tentative job offer is given, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Continued employment is contingent upon favorable adjudication of periodic reinvestigations.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.Physical Demands: The work involves some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending, etc. Much time is spent on the computer.Work Environment: The work is performed in a normal office setting (open landscape). Normal safety precautions are required.Re-employed annuitants’ annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM’s website or by contacting OPM.Additional selections may be made from this announcement within the same geographical area.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Vacancy expired!