Accounts Maintenance Clerk (GS-4/5)
Apply online through 9/24/2022 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671853700
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
This is not a remote work opportunity. The position is located at Limestone, ME.
Duties
Examine incoming paperwork to ensure information required for data entry is present.
Adjust records based on a standardized set of rules, regulations, laws or procedures.
Review output files, computerized listings or other records to ensure accuracy.
Use various office automation software products such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email to disseminate information.
Use rules and regulations to answer inquiries in person, in writing, or by telephone to internal and external customers concerning all pay-related issues and matters.
Perform arithmetic to verify calculations using basic mathematical formulas.
Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen or National
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)Suitable for federal employment
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
- If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of determining appropriate workplace safety protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
- Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
Qualifications
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
GS-04: One year of general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
General experience is defined as: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-04 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-04, or GS-05 with a target grade of GS-05. The minimum salary for grade GS-4 is $33,221.00 the maximum salary is $41,967.00. The minimum salary for grade GS-05 is $36,118.00, the maximum salary is $46,953.00. GS-04 will be on special rate table for initial hiring.
Education
GS-4: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Successfully completed Two years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the general experience requirement. To be creditable, education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim).
GS-5: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim).
Combining Education and Experience
Applicant may have a percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (Please note that only successfully completed post-high school education count toward the percentage.) (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim).
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For additional information or to apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671853700