Accounting Officer

Position Overview/Duties About the Position: Work under general supervision of the Comptroller with broad authority for the exercise of independent judgment and decision in planning and directing work and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations governing financial management. Consults supervisor concerning problems of an unusual nature and makes recommendations relative to changes in procedures and policies. Completed work is subject to spot-check review but is normally considered final. Announcement Type USAJOBS Position Type Permanent Locations (City, State) Vicksburg, Mississippi Position Overview/Duties About the Position: Work under general supervision of the Comptroller with broad authority for the exercise of independent judgment and decision in planning and directing work and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations governing financial management. Consults supervisor concerning problems of an unusual nature and makes recommendations relative to changes in procedures and policies. Completed work is subject to spot-check review but is normally considered final. Other Conditions And Requirements Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Comptroller Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM). Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation or Recruitment incentives may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: #J-18808-Ljbffr US Army Corps of Engineers