Clerk (Oa)

**Duties**:
Receives US and EURO checks, US and EURO Cash, money orders from authorized patrons seeking relief from payments including German Value Added Tax (VAT). Processes transactions for customers seeking Tax relief for purchases over €2,500. Applies contents of AE Regulation 215-6, AFMAN 24-212, AFMAN 34-202, and 86th Force Support Squadron OI 34-303. Responsible for opening and closing of the safe; to generate, stamp and compile German VAT forms, make recommendations to management concerning improvements, assist in assuring policies and procedures applicable to VAT transactions are adhered to and assist in providing guidance and training for new VAT employees. Receives, screens and reviews records, verifies documents, researches and compiles information and analyzes data to ensure a centralized information source is available.

Directs, controls, and administers the complete operation of the Utility Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP). Assists in preparation of daily paperwork and ensures timely reports for the utility companies so both parties are aware of participants who have PCSed and make sure all active participants are still on the list. Prepares and/or verifies the validity of documents, answers telephones and customer inquiries regarding the Tax relief program and files all VAT and UTAP paperwork daily.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firM/Final job offer can be received.

**Qualifications**:

- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.- Business Based Action
- Family Member Preference
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- Transition Hiring Preference
- **Qualifying Experience**:
Applicant must have experience in responsible clerical or office work in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position. Knowledge of computer database, spreadsheet, and word processing. Member must be able to operate a PC, possess typing ability, must be proficient with mathematics, be familiar with MS Access and possess excellent customer service skills. Successful completion of T1 (NACI) investigation required.

**Education**:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

**FOREIGN EDUCATION**:Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

**Additional information**:

- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
- All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
- Probationary period may be required.
- Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- LQA is not authorized.
- Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.- Benefits

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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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, yo