Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will assist with the oversight and control of the operation/maintenance of accounting, financial management, and financial feeder systems supporting accounting, reporting, and management of information for the Department of the Navy. You will provide information about, and interpret standard organizational budgetary and accounting practices and regulations. You will perform specialized work involving managerial or administrative work in connection with accounting systems. You will perform professional accounting services to the assigned area and to other financial managers regarding the accounting function and the application of accounting principles, policies, and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past 24 months or 4 years for veterans, from a qualifying educational institution. Applicants must meet the basic education requirement below (TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED). In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Demonstrating knowledge of accounting theories and practices, methods, and techniques; 2) Applying Information Technology systems procedures for principles, concepts, and techniques of financial reporting systems; 3) Reporting techniques, oral and written, and effectively briefing more experienced individuals; and 4) Demonstrating knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices of professional accounting. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/accounting-series-0510/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: (TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED) Successful completion of an 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 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: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Additional Information Pay per location: Washington Navy Yard: $55,924 - $72,703 Jacksonville, FL: $49,025 - $63,733 Mechanicsburg, PA: $49,982 - $64,977 Norfolk, VA : $49,713 - $64,628 Port Hueneme, CA $57,007 - $74,110 Keyport, WA : $54,896 - $71,366 Newport, RI: $55,383 - $71,999 San Diego, CA: $55,836 - $72,588 Panama City, FL: $49,025 - $63,733 Norco, CA: $57,007 - $74,110 Philadelphia, PA: $53,947 - $70,133 JBAB DC: $55,924 - $72,703 Cleveland, OH: $51,203 - $66,565 Virginia Beach, VA: $49,713 - $64,628 This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This announcement uses the Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. A 40-hour work week is typical for this position. Physical Demands: Work is principally sedentary. No special physical demands are required. Work Environment: Work involves normal risks associated with an office environment. The FMAP is a 24--month training program. You will be officially assigned to the FMCP and stationed at various Navy and Marine Corps activities, referred to as "Homeports". Following successful completion of the 24-month program, participants graduate and are placed in suitable positions at their Homeports.