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Attorney in Cincinnati, OH

U.S Environmental Protection Agency Oct 09,2018 Location USA Cincinnati OH
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Accountant Environmental Protection Agency Overview Open & closing dates 09/28/2018 to 10/18/2018 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 11 Salary $63,605 to $82,690 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Locations 1 vacancy in the following location: Cincinnati, OH Relocation expenses reimbursed No Telework eligible Yes as determined by agency policy This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Clarification from the agency Current permanent EPA internal employees in Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Controller, Financial Services Division with competitive status and CTAP eligibles. Announcement number RTP-OCFO-M-2018-0060 Control number 512269100 Duties Summary At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans. We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, and our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Controller, Financial Services Division, Cincinnati Finance Center, Accounts Receivable Branch, in Cincinnati, OH. For more information, visit their website: Office of the Chief Financial Officer Responsibilities You will: - Serve as a professional accountant applying established accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices to a variety of complex accounting operations; - Provide technical advice and assistance on accounting, reporting and decision-making actions; - Utilize professional accounting knowledge to provide recommendations in the solution of accounting and operational problems and implementation of new or changed regulations, procedures and analyses of automated systems; - Perform all aspects of the accounting function, including review, research and reconciliation. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Job family (Series) 0510 Accounting Requirements Conditions Of Employment EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings. You must submit a resume and required documents (see How to Apply section). You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month. Position has educational/degree requirements (see Qualifications section). If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required. This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position. Accountant: You must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law counts toward these hours); OR a combination of education and experience with at least 4 years of experience in the related field. You must also have one of the following: 1) 24 hours in accounting or auditing courses which can include up to 6 hours of business; 2) Certificate as Certified Public Accountant/Internal Auditor; or 3) Completion of a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 hours, provided that (a) you have 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 you have 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 above and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 hours in accounting, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. As part of the application process, you are required to submit college transcripts or a list of courses as described in the Required Documents section of this announcement. However, if you are selected, you must provide official educational transcripts before you start work with EPA. More information on verification of education can be found here: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as analyzing and interpreting accounting data; applying accounting standards to reconcile account receivables; and applying financial management policies, standards and procedures to accounting operations. - OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., in an academic discipline related to this position. Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of accounting principles, theories, and techniques; 2) Skill in oral communication; 3) Knowledge of Federal accounting regulations, procedures, policies, and precedents; 4) Ability to advise management on accounting and operational issues; 5) Skill in analyzing accounting systems to modify and adapt accounting practices to solve accounting problems; 6) Skill in written communication. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, 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. Education See Qualifications section. Additional information This position is in the bargaining unit. Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Position has portable work and selectee may be authorized to telework after meeting eligibility requirements if approved by the supervisor/manager. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications section. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the online assessment. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position and an applicable score assigned. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment 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. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements. If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments. NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). However, your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies. To preview questions please click here. Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Public Trust - Background Investigation Drug test required No Required Documents Documents to be submitted online: -- Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. -- Responses to the online assessment questionnaire. -- College transcripts - required to submit either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that includes school(s) attended, school address, course title, grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or semester hours earned. -- Displaced Federal employees under CTAP: copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station. -- Current EPA Employees: You are encouraged to submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). If you fail to provide an SF-50, we will access your Federal employment records in eOPF to verify your eligibility to be considered. If your eligibility for consideration cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. If you want to know more about submitting documentation to our office, visit EPA's website: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Benefits for federal employees Healthcare insurance Pay and leave Benefits will not change for current permanent EPA employees. https://www.epa.gov/careers/salaries-and-benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How to Apply You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature. If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes. For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Agency contact information Frank K. Erwin Phone 800-433-9633 Fax 919-541-2186 Email Erwin.frank@epa.gov Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Management Division Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711 United States Learn more about this agency Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at Environmental Protection Agency, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers. http://www.epa.gov/ Next steps You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your online occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office at OPM Office of Equal Opportunity Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations: An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations How to contact an agency Legal and regulatory guidance Financial suitability Social security number request Privacy Act Signature & False statements Selective Service New employee probationary period

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