ACCOUNTING OFFICER (TITLE 5)

Description:

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ACCOUNTING OFFICER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5135P01 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

Requirements:

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).

• The SECOND area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

Positive Education Requirement : Must possess the following: Degree : 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 six hours of credit in business law. (Copy of official transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : MUST possess competent experiences in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-12 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, which includes at least 1 year at the lower level, GS-11, of broadening finance, accounting and audit program experiences in leading, planning and scheduling program work in a manner that promotes smooth flow and even distribution of assigning work requirements; experience applying, performing, training, mentoring, and managing the financial program discipline procedures to include, Accounting Operations; Auditing; Compliance; Control of Funds; Cost Accounting; Financial Analysis; Financial Systems; Internal Controls; Principles of Accounting; and, Principles of Finance; training and guiding employees on various finance programs and assigning tasks; accounting program assignments, balancing finance program work requirements, compliance with specific finance program policies, and providing advice, mentoring, and directions on a wide variety career development options; addressing specific employee performance issues; structuring assignments that created effective and efficient performance results with measured and improved task processes; previous supervisory experiences improved training applications for career development that resulted in the employees' increased performance values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies; mentorship competencies provided to employees; working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position.

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.