Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Europe District

Locations (City, State)

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Wiesbaden, Germany

Position Overview/Duties

• • Summary

    Overseas Duty Location: Europe District Headquarters located at McCully Barracks, Germany. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District’s headquarters is part of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community, situated on the northern bank of Germany’s Rhine River and an ideal location for exploring the area’s mountains, beaches, festivals, ancient cities, shopping and amazing museums within the local area. Europe District personnel have access to a wide range of benefits in place to ensure a high quality of life for our employees and their families while living and serving overseas, including: 21st Century DoDEA preK-12 schools, on-base Commissary & AAFES privileges, a Living Quarters Allowance to cover your housing & utilities and much more.

    Position Overview

    Remote Job:

    No

    Telework Eligible:

    Situational/Unscheduled Telework only

    Work Schedule:

    Full-time

    Travel Required:

    25% or less

    Relocation expenses reimbursed:

    Yes—Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cost is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Incentives are not authorized.

    Appointment Type:

    Permanent

    Work schedule:

    Full-time

    Service:
    Competitive

    Promotion potential:

    12

    Supervisory status:

    No

    Security clearance:

    Not required

    Drug test:
    Not required

    Financial disclosure:

    Yes

    This job is open to

    The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

    Duties

• Financial Management Advisory:Serves as the primary financial management advisor to Life Cycle Project Managers (LCPMs) and program analysts, providing in-depth knowledge of Congressional laws, USACE regulations, and policies governing the use of funds during design and construction program execution.

• Fund Compliance & Monitoring:Reviews and analyzes Congressional authorizations and appropriations, DOD and USACE regulations, and ensures fund requests and usage are in compliance with governing regulations and procedures, while monitoring working estimates and allocated funds including reimbursable programs.

• Program Analysis & Reporting:Plans and administers management support functions including reporting systems, develops and maintains funding requirements in coordination with Life Cycle Project Management (LCPM), and prepares tabular and narrative analytical summaries using program spreadsheets.

• Data Management & Systems:Inputs assigned data and monitors accuracy in the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and project management system (P2), serves as primary point of contact with Resident Management (RM) on financial matters, and monitors monthly execution progress.

• Action Officer & Administrative Control: Reviews guidance from project managers and functions as the action officer for WADS, FADS, and MIPRs for assigned programs, coordinates with project managers and financial management staff, and exercises administrative control of program funds.

• Special Studies & Briefings:Prepares a variety of special studies, reports, and schedules on environmental program execution for management and higher authority, and analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of database program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.

Other Conditions and Requirements

Requirements

Conditions Of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in DoD Instruction 1315.19.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a no-fee passport and visa, if authorized.

• Must sign an overseas rotation agreement to return from the foreign area in 5 years unless otherwise extended or exempt.

• A background investigation and credit check are required.

• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Certification Level 2

This is a Financial Management Level II certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. This certification level must be achieved within 24 months. Certification requirements are outlined in Department of Defense Instruction 1300.26.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

To qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic: religious: spiritual: community: student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience: if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Developing the fiscal year budget of a major program or department; 2) Ensuring that government obligations and payments are made to meet the requirements of the Prompt Payment Act; and 3) Utilizing financial management systems to process funding and budgetary work, including all commitments, obligations, and payments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional Information

• Direct deposit of pay is required.

• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.

• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.

• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.

• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.

• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

• Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.

• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.

• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.

• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same-sex spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.

• This is a Comptroller Career Field position.

• The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.

• Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Required Documents

• Resume

• Veterans' Preference documentation (if applicable)

• Other supporting documents as required

o Cover Letter, optional
o Most Recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

• SF-50*( if applicable)

You may upload your SF-50 (redacted for PII) to your Yello profile and it will pull with your supporting documents as part of your application package.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.