Job Summary

This excepted service position is located in the Headquarters, (HQ) Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Directorate of Resource Management (RM) and functions as a student trainee in the accounting occupational field. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Job Description

To be considered for a Recent Graduate appointment you must meet ONE of the following requirements: 1. Complete all requirements for a bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years. OR 2. Veterans who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduate Program during any portion of the eligibility period described above shall have a full two-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study. You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0599 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education to qualify. Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying experience include: Review and examine and input data into various financial systems and process document. Performs full range of related accounting clerical or technical tasks; duties and assignments. Verifies and maintains records of transaction; answers routing procedural questions. Ability to reconcile financial records. Has significant supervisory oversite at this level You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: The work is primarily sedentary; however, some walking, bending, and carrying\lifting some heavy paper materials for use in printers and other machines. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Automated Accounting Systems Financial Regulations Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience) Research Methods Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting. Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No