Job summary

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Major duties

Inputs audit management data and produces reports from the DCAA Management Information System (DMIS). Ensures documents are in proper format and verifies spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. Produces audit reports and other documents using word processing software functions while working from handwritten draft, edited copy or electronic files. Reproduces, assembles and distributes complete audit reports and attachments. Stores, retrieves, and prints a variety of documents to include those requiring complex formats as graphics, tables or spreadsheets within text. Verifies arithmetical accuracy of schedules and exhibits prior to and after typing audit reports. Maintain property control database to ensure accountability of Information Technology hardware and software; manage inventory of supplies to ensure availability; manage physical property control to ensure accountability.

Qualification

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp Proficiency Requirement: You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. Specialized Experience for the GS-06: In addition to meeting the typing proficiency requirement, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 or equivalent level. Specialized experience includes performing a wide variety of administrative support functions such as selecting the most appropriate office automation software (word processing, spreadsheet, and databases); retrieving, manipulating and sorting electronic data; preparing, editing and formatting of complex documents and reports; making travel arrangements; reviewing mail and preparing draft response prior to routing to appropriate person; files management and customer support/telephone coverage; OR providing a variety of support services such as updating and maintaining automated information systems, software updates, equipment configuration, user access support, and related functions. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Pay: Locality Pay does not apply to the European Branch Office (EBO). U.S. locality pay will be discontinued upon assignment. Currently, employees assigned to the EBO in Wiesbaden receive Post (Cost of Living Allowance) and Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), both are nontaxable. These allowances are computed on Department of State guidelines and are subject to change. Current Cost of Living Allowance is at a 35% index which is applied to the expendable income determined based on gross base salary. EXAMPLE ONLY: Example of Salary Per Pay Period for hypothetical selection of current GS-06 step 5, base salary of $40,878. Base Pay: 80 hours $1,566.40 Post Allowance: ** $299.00* Living Quarters Allowance: $1,438.46* $3,303.86 *For a family of two (including the employee). Employees may receive increments for additional family members. Rate shown in example is the maximum amount for the sample base salary. The employee receives either the maximum rate or the amount of allowable expenses, whichever is lower. **Post Allowance amount is determined based on annual salary and family size. Note: Rate varies by actual cost and the value of the Euro. Housing: Unaccompanied employees as well as accompanied personnel will be required to reside on the local economy and receive living quarter's allowance (LQA). Currently, most branch employees receive sufficient housing allowances to cover their related housing costs. Depending on your housing location, size and selection, your housing allowance may not cover all your housing expenses. LQA ranges fluctuate based on the Euro exchange rate, but currently are a maximum from $33,500 (without family) to $36,200 (with family). Employees may receive increments for additional family members. CHILDREN 21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER ARE NOT CONSIDERED DEPENDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING EXTRA HOUSING ALLOWANCE. CHILDREN UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL (IF THEY ARE SCHOOL-AGED) TO BE CONSIDERED DEPENDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING HOUSING ALLOWANCES. Separate housing maintenance allowances is NOT authorized. Property management fees for maintaining a stateside home while you are on the overseas assignment are reimbursable. Initial out-of-pocket cost can be expensive, in some cases, up to four month's rent (three month's rent as the security deposit, plus the first month's rent). Home Leave/Annual Leave: Home leave will be earned at the rate of 5 days per year and may be granted upon completion of 24 months of continuous service abroad. Employees can accrue and carry forward an annual leave balance of 360 hours, even after returning to CONUS. Sponsor: When the auditor is selected, and security clearance has been received, a sponsor will be assigned to the selectee and the family to offer assistance in getting settled in Germany. There will be enough lead time to allow the sponsor to communicate with the selectee and the family to answer any questions or special concerns.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). General Information: The European Branch Office is located in Wiesbaden, Germany which is approximately 20 miles from Frankfurt. The climate is noted for mildness, however, there is considerable rainfall in the spring and winter months. Knowledge of the German language is not essential, as English is a second language for many Germans. A non-taxable housing allowance is paid to compensate for housing rental costs, electricity and heating of the house. Food, clothing, and automobile services may be more expensive on the economy but are available at reasonable prices at facilities provided by the Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES). These services are offered to military ID holders which include DCAA employees and their dependents under 21 years of age unless that dependent is working here for the military and therefore are entitled to their own ID card. Applicants should be aware that jobs for dependents, especially professional positions, can be difficult but not necessarily impossible to obtain. The definition of "Dependent/Immediate Family" for civilian employees can be found in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Volume 2 (Appendix A, Part I). For a selectee to bring a Non-Dependent to Germany, the Non-Dependent will need to either be granted a Permanent Resident Visa thru the German Consulate or be given Member of Household status through the Garrison in Wiesbaden. These processes must be approved before relocating to Germany as they are both difficult to obtain. Applicants are responsible for obtaining relevant information regarding the qualification and application process for Resident Visa and Member of Household. Non-dependent members of the family do not have the same privileges as dependents on employee's PCS order. Public transportation in Europe and particularly in Germany is abundant, timely, and comfortable. Wiesbaden is centrally located and offers vacation travel opportunities for auditors and their dependents. In addition, there are a few U.S. Government owned hotels available in Europe through the Armed Forces Recreation Centers. Government hotels offer reasonable priced rates to DOD travelers. Restaurants and other eating places are abundant in Europe. Shipment of ONE privately owned vehicle at Government expense is authorized, subject to prior approval. Reemployment rights are granted for return to CONUS position in accordance with Section 204, Chapter 38, DCAAM 1400.1.

Evaluations

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. Competencies: Attention to Detail Communication Office Automation Reading Technology Application Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil