Summary
The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Accountant responsible for Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) financial policy, financial operations, financial reporting, financial technical support, and managing/overseeing the JPATS revolving fund.
This position is located in the JPATS, Kansas City, Missouri.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
You may apply if you are a current DOJ employee with career/career conditional tenure in the Competitive Service (You must submit an SF50 that reflects current employment with DOJ and career/career-conditional tenure (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).) Also open to Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles.
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Duties
As a Supervisory Accountant at the GS-0510-15 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Overseeing the JPATS accounting and financial management program and managing the JPATS Business Management Office, which includes multiple branches;
Providing expert advice, direction, and assistance on accounting issues to all levels of USMS management;
Serving as the USMS audit liaison for all financial issues associated with the financial statements audit; and
Evaluating performance of subordinates; hearing group grievances and serious employee complaints; reviewing disciplinary actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
This is a Testing Designated Positions (TDP) and is subject to random drug testing.
May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
Status Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit Promotion applicants must provide an SF50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF50 must include the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, type of service (Competitive or Excepted) and career status (career or career-conditional). No award SF50 will be accepted as proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.
One year at the GS-14 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 grade level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply.
Basic Requirement: Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree in 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. (You must submit your transcripts.)
OR
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:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
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.
(You must submit your transcripts and/or certification.)
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement below in order to be considered:
To qualify at theGS-15grade level, you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:
Formulating policies and procedures for budgeting, accounting, contracting, and/or procurement activities;
Serving as an audit liaison to assist management with responding to audit findings;
Reviewing financial statements and reports for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; and
Identifying training needs and providing on-the-job-training to develop employees.
When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Education
It is your responsibility to provide documentation that you meet the education qualification(s) you claim. If you do not submit transcripts we will not use your education when determining if you are qualified for the position.
Transcripts: You may submit official or unofficial transcripts as part of the application process. If you are selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts to receive a final offer of employment. A transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record and includes:
Your full name.
The name of the college, university, or other educational institution.
Your major and degree.
The date your degree was awarded/conferred.
Your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Any honors you received.
The dates you attended the school.
A list of the courses you took, to include the total number of credits completed.
Academic degrees must be granted from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To determine if a school or program is accredited, refer to the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information, click here.
Additional information
This will be a Temporary Promotion not to-exceed (NTE) one year that can be terminated at any time.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the agency with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. For .
Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and incentive awards submitted in your application package will be available to the selecting official for review and consideration.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
Partnering
Planning and Evaluating
If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume showing complete information for each job entry: company or agency name, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year), total hours worked per week, position title, duties performed, and, if the position is/was Federal, pay plan-series-grade level; Cover Letter optional.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
Transcripts, if qualifying based on education. If you do not submit transcripts, as outlined in the Education section, we will not use your education when determining if you are qualified for the position.
SF50 Notification of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility with the DOJ. The SF50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, type of service (Competitive or Excepted) and career status (career or career-conditional) and that you are a current DOJ employee. No award SF50 will be accepted as proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.
Most recent Performance Appraisal, when applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal service, including supervisor's signature and the official final rating of record. In cases where the performance appraisal is incomplete or unavailable, you may provide an explanation of the reasons.
Incentive Award(s), when applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal service.
Any other Supporting Documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12418321
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov//how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Midwest Services Branch.
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Agency contact information
Midwest Services Branch
Phone
816-426-5706
Email
KansasCity@opm.gov
Address
US MARSHALS SERVICE
JPATS
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process is complete. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 120 days after the closing date of the announcement.