Accounting Technician (Assets) Job in Patuxent River, MD

Vacancy No. 25-12770192 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $24.00 to $25.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/24/2025 Close Date 7/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Patuxent River, MD


Summary

This position is located in the NDW, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Fleet & Family Readiness, Regional Finance Office. The purpose of this position is to provide asset accuracy and accountability of assets within the NDW region.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for asset inventories, furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E) and other amenities in support of the region.

Maintains accountability for all assigned FF&E throughout the NDW region. Ensures all changes, replacements or transfers of FF&E are completed properly. Processes documentation for all FF&E and ensures all information is entered into the required database electronically. Schedules and oversees the performance of all regularly scheduled and unscheduled FF&E inventories monthly and annually. Ensures all discrepancies are investigated, notated and corrected.

Conducts investigation of inventory discrepancies and researches source data tracking transactions through previous actions to resolve errors and adjusts book inventory accordingly. Prepares reports for higher authority and analyzes, evaluates and implements instructions and notices from higher authority.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Must possess a valid state driver license.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

The position requires one year of work experience that demonstrates incumbent has a thorough knowledge of inventory and purchasing procedures, using computerized record keeping systems. Excel experience necessary to perform account reconciliations. Word processing application experience necessary to prepare written reports.

Knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures sufficient to understand account relationships within an extensive account structure of an automated system covering operations at a large number of organizational units and programs generating a wide variety of transactions.

The work at this level requires knowledge of standardized regulations, policies, procedures, or other instructions relating to the specific functions assigned.

Employees use a sound working knowledge of the structure of the local organization and the organizations serviced.

Employees use this knowledge and ability to perform a range of standard clerical assignments and to resolve recurring problems.

Knowledge of Non-Appropriated Fund regulations, procedures and policies is a plus. Possess effective communication skills, both orally and written, to peers and all levels of management. Must possess basic math and reading skills.

Possess effective communication skills, both orally and written, to peers and all levels of management. Must possess basic math and reading skills.

The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to supervisor for decision or help.

The supervisor assures that finished work and methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures.

Works under the general supervision of the Budget & Accounting Supervisor, who assigns projects that will be independently completed; discusses objectives sought and provides general instructions or directives to be utilized and resolves technical problems. Completed work may be checked to verify accuracy, soundness of judgment and where applicable, compliance with controlling policies and directives. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to supervisor for decision or help. The supervisor assures that finished work and methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures.

Work involves the performance of a wide variety of analytical and technical financial administration functions related to a large organization with multiple operating locations. The employee works at the advanced level dealing with all areas. Writing skills and grammar must be at a level to allow the production, review and edit of training materials, user manuals and policy/procedure statements. The employee must understand the complete flow of data from original documents and point of entry to the final production of financial statements.

The employee conducts research, identifies problem areas within the NDW region and recommends adjustments. The employee communicates daily with managers, employees, and field activities to address issues and problems.

The purpose of this position is to provide support, guidance and expertise in all areas of inventory management. Provide necessary reports to meet division objectives, goals and overall program support. This position contributes to the division's effectiveness by providing accurate and timely information to allow senior management the opportunity to make better business decisions.

Personal contacts are internally and externally with managers and employees; field activities; and other external parties as necessary. These contacts require a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

Contacts are made to coordinate and/or obtain information relating to the management of inventory and to provide purchasing support. Must be able to satisfactorily resolve issues that may arise in the normal course of business.

This position is required to do considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Must have ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor as unassisted lifting, moving and carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds is required. Assisted lifting, moving, and carrying up to 100 pounds may be required. May be required to climb/descend stairs.

There will be demanding days both mentally and physically. Long periods in front of a computer monitor doing routine processing and research.

The employee will be called upon to travel to other sites throughout the region.

Work is primarily performed indoors in areas that normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation.

Must possess a valid state driver license, as travel to other facilities may be required within the normal scope of duties.

This position is subject to a satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/31/2025to receive consideration.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12770192

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR
Address
NDW Regional Office
2691 Mitscher Road Bldg 414
Washington, DC 20373
US

Next steps

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.