This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/528236500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
AT THE DISCRETION OF PBGC MANAGEMENT, YOU MAY BE CONVERTED TO A PERMANENT OR NON-PERMANENT APPOINTMENT UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS;HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE.
ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN CONVERTED OUT OF THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM INTO THE COMPETITIVE YOUR FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL MAY BE A GS-12.
Learn more about this agency03/22/2019 to 04/05/2019
$24.48 - $31.83 per hour
GS 07
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Less than 10%
No
Internships - See Conditions of Employment for more information.
Full-time - Full or part-time
Excepted
11 - YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO BE PROMOTED UP TO THE GS-11 WHILE IN THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITION PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL AND SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.
No
No
STCD-2019-0003
528236500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Students currently enrolled at least half time, pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institutions, and who are available to work at least 30 hours per week.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: YOU MUST MEET BOTH THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT. YOUR NAME AND SCHOOL NAME MUST BE INCLUDED ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered qualified for this position you must meet one of the following qualifications requirements (education, experience, or a combination of education and experience):
Specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the private sector applying analytical and investigative techniques to analyze, interpret and evaluate data for compliance; and during the audit and reconciliation of accounts. Examples may include: evaluating bank statements or other source documents in determining solvency and compliance with legal regulations, examining expense reports for compliance with policies, and applying procedures, regulations, legal precedents, rulings and court decisions.
SUBSTIUTION FOR EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
For the GS-07: One full year academic year of progressively higher level graduate education with major study in accounting, auditing, or related discipline, or superior academic achievement (SAA), may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of the education and experience above may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.
NOTE: YOU MUST MEET BOTH THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Basic Requirements
A. 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 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
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.
To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Veterans' Recruitment Appointment(VRA) authority; the direct-hire authority to appoint veterans with service- connected disabilities of 30 percent or more; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package. For more details, visit Federal Hiring Flexibilities. PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under the Schedule A Hiring Authority and other available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 326-4110 ext. 3637 or schedulea@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4000 ext 3637.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Procedures to category rating are being used for this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, we will further evaluate your resume and transcripts to determine the quality and extent to which your background (experience, education, training, etc.) relates to the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1) knowledge of auditing concepts and investigative techniques
2) ability to write reports and other work products
3) ability to communicate orally
Based on that evaluation, we will place you in one of the following categories- 1) Gold; 2) Silver; 3) Bronze.
If, after your application has been rated by the Subject Matter Expert, you are found to meet none of the KSAS listed above, you will be placed in the Bronze category.
This assessment method does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
How veterans’ preference is applied- All applicants who are eligible for veterans’ preference (based on the documents submitted) will receive preference over non-veterans. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Gold) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
How veterans’ preference is applied-All applicants who are eligible for veterans’ preference (based on the documents submitted) will receive preference over non-veterans. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Gold) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume must clearly show your expected graduation date and indicate your major. Your application package must indicate any skills and experience you possess that are related to the duties posted in the job announcement.
TRANSCRIPT(S): You must submit an official copy of your current transcript(s) or proof of acceptance and class schedule to verify that you meet the education requirement for this position.
Please provide the appropriate documentation that applies to one of the following scenarios:
1- If you have not started classes and this is your first semester or quarter in a Bachelor or Master Program, you must provide an acceptance letter.
2- If you are currently enrolled and this is your first semester or quarter in your program, you must provide proof of current enrollment.
3- If you are currently enrolled and this is at least your second semester or quarter in your program, you must provide the transcripts which reflect your cumulative and term GPA.
Your transcript(s) must include your name, course titles, school name/location, dates completed, grades, and number of credits earned.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at-http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, your school must provide your official (sealed)Transcripts before you can be hired for this position; please see the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement for additional information.
NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION, IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT OR OTHER PROOF THAT YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: If claiming veteran's preference: you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For 5-point veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service. To gain access to your DD214 online, please visit: National Archives. For 10-point veteran's preference, including 30% or more disabled veterans, you must submit SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference and any documentation required by this form to support your claim. These documents must be submitted before 10-point preference can be awarded. If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met. If you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit, which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at:Veterans Guide.
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.
In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Cathy Mason on (202) 326-4110 ext. 6555 or at mason.cathy@pbgc.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. For TTY/TDD users, call the Federal Relay Service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4111. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.
* Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once.
* Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the Apply Online link and then select a resume to submit with your application.
* Click on "Apply for this Position Now." You will be redirected to our online system.
* Complete or review the online core questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for.
* Specify which series and grade(s) you wish to be considered for.
* Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page.
* Submit each of the documents that apply to you by upload, USAJOBS, or fax according to the instructions provided.
* You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents.
* To finish, click "Finish."
You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.
You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/528236500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Partnership for Public Service ranked PBGC in the top five best places to work among small federal agencies! PBGC ranked fifth out of the 29 agencies in this category.
This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Standard Termination and Compliance Division (STCD). More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. This position is located in Washington, DC.
Relocation assistance not available.