SUMMARY

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the VAT Office, Ramstein AB, Germany.

THIS POSITION MAY OFFER LOGISTICAL SUPPORT.

Receives US and EURO checks, US and EURO Cash, money orders from authorized patrons seeking relief from payments including German Value Added Tax (VAT).

QUALIFICATIONS

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant’s eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/02/2025

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

In order 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.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:

Applicant must have experience in responsible clerical or office work in which the applicant has demons rated 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.

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.

OTHER ACCEPTED DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT A QUALIFICATION AND/OR CLAIMED PREFERENCE/PRIORITY ELIGIBILITY MAY INCLUDE:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person’s personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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 q1 34-303. Responsible for opening and closing of the safe; to generate, stamp and compile German VAT forms, make recommenda1ions 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.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12773202