Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the National Operations Center (NOC) / Division of Business Services. Information about Lakewood and the surrounding area can be found at https://www.westmetrochamber.org/ We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Supervises the Accounts Receivable Section located in the Division of Business Services at the National Operations Center (NOC). Oversees the following BLM programs: collections, unclaimed money, cashiers, distribution of receipts, negotiable securities, bureau-wide suspense accounts, employee debt, and Treasury Report on Receivables due from the Public (TROR) reporting. Maintains working relationships with officials from the Department of Interior, other BLM offices, and other agencies. Oversees and assists in projects which accomplish the mandates of BLM, DOI, and other Federal regulations, developing management issue papers, reports, and procedures. Evaluates the performance of subordinates; prepares personnel actions as needed to hire, terminate, or reward employees within the section. Plans and directs a training and development program for employees in the section.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit Required.
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: professional, comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques; knowledge and understanding of Bureau, Departmental, Treasury, OMB, and GAO directives, guides, report systems, and precedents; ability to work with a team, including the ability to plan and schedule work, define and streamline processes, produce results, and direct and develop team members; knowledge of, and skill in applying, appropriation laws, financial regulations, Comptroller General decisions, and policies pertaining to government accounting principles and concepts. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Education

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive education requirement which requires: an accounting degree; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
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Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Your background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement, provided that (a) you have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you demonstrate a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

You must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM National Operations Center BLM, National Operations Center, HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 85 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]