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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Los Angeles, California, United States,


This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state’s Veterans Preference program. Visit our website at

www.calvet.ca.gov

to learn more about us.This position is located in the Accounting Department at the Veterans Home of California-Fresno.Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Accountant I to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit

here

for more information.This is a 12-month Limited Term position. The Limited Term may be extended for up to 24 months and/or the position may become permanent.You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement .Working ConditionsEmployees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.Minimum RequirementsACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)Position DetailsJob Code #:

JC-437979Position #(s):

577-130-4177-902Working Title:

Accountant IClassification:

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)$3,708.00 - $4,641.00 A# of Positions:

1Work Location:

Fresno CountyTelework:

In OfficeJob Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full TimeWork Shift:

8:00am - 4:30pmWork Week:

Monday-FridayDepartment InformationThe California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service.Department Website:

https://www.calvet.ca.govSpecial RequirementsSuccessful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 7/1/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To ApplyComplete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at

www.CalCareers.ca.gov .Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Veterans AffairsAttn: Human Resources2811 West California AvenueFresno, CA 93706Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Veterans AffairsHuman Resources2811 West California AvenueFresno, CA 9370608:00 AM - 04:30 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at

www.CalCareers.ca.gov .Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.BenefitsThe website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment:

Benefits Summary .Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Human Resources Contact:Shayna Richards(559) 493-4213shayna.richards@calvet.ca.govPlease direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.EEO Contact:EEO Office(916) 651-5042EEO@calvet.ca.govCalifornia Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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