This National Guard position is for a STAFF ACCOUNTANT, Position Description Number NGD1016P01 and is part of JFHQ - USPFO. This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. This position is concurrently advertised as Title 5 excepted service, only one will be filled. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: -All members of the South Dakota Army National Guard and those eligible to become a member.

Duties

As a STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-11, you will: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Accountant with responsibility for oversight of all accounting functions and policy within the state. Maintains responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data recorded in the accounting system. May perform supervisory duties for less than 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED:This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected individual must be assigned to a compatible military position. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised. Basic Requirement: 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. General Experience: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements: - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; - Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; - Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; - Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats. Specialized Experience: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience in the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities listed. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the accountant occupational series and grade. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge of applicable financial laws, policies, and regulations and internal control programs. Skill to monitor the resolution of problem areas and correction of deficiencies identified. Skill in applying the knowledge of the DoD FMR and other resources to conduct on-site reviews designed to identify policy, procedural and situational weaknesses and strengths of each functional area of the Comptroller Division. Skill to interpret data and advise officials at higher echelons through either a verbal briefing or a written report that identifies trends and findings as well as root causes of operational deficiencies and their solutions.

Education

Education Requirements
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.

Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.

Contacts

• Address SD JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS 2823 WEST MAIN STREET RAPID CITY, SD 57702-8186 US
• Name: Angela Sharpe
• Email: [email protected]