Telework Eligibility: This position has been identified as being eligible for telework at the agency's discretion in accordance with established policies. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 23-NDIL-12098653-DE.

Duties

As a Financial Technician with the U.S. Attorney's Office, you would be responsible for the following duties: Assisting in the management of travel program (review travel authorizations, provide guidance to staff members on procedures, process vouchers for payment, etc.) Prepares and assist District Staff with travel authorizations and vouchers Examining financial documents for accuracy and compliance Preparing and processing vouchers and invoices for payment Assigning Document Control Numbers (DCNs) to obligation requests Recording funding obligations and accompanying payee information into the automated financial system Preparing and processing vouchers and invoices for payment Verifying validity of invoices and ensure that they are mathematically correct Scheduling payments in accordance with the requirements of the Prompt Payment Act in order to avoid late interest penalties Producing a variety of written documents and reports utilizing a range of office software Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

GS-06: To be eligible at the GS-06 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is defined entering, modifying, retrieving, and deleting routine information in an automated accounting and travel processing system. Processing documents in automated accounting system. Providing guidance to customers regarding requirements and processes. Providing guidance regarding travel, arrange travel and file travel vouchers. Producing a variety of documents utilizing office automation software and accounting or financial management systems. GS-07: To be eligible at the GS-07 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level. Specialized experienceis defined as providing travelers with information on an automated travel system and assistance in making travel arrangements; booking travel as needed; generating travel authorizations and reimbursement vouchers; receiving and reviewing financial documents for accuracy and in compliance with applicable guidelines; assisting other staff in assigning document control numbers according to the appropriate budget category or other funding codes; using automated financial management systems to record funding obligations and/or payee information; assisting higher level staff in providing information on financial regulations, policies, and guidelines. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below . You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

Education

Contacts

• Address Northern District of Illinois 219 S. Dearborn Street, 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Suzanne Hall
• Email: [email protected]