Job opening: FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN
Salary: $54 067 - 70 286 per year
Published at: Oct 31 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principle point on contact and liaison for activities related to providing operation of (includes problem resolution) and support to organizations using the Defense Travel System (DTS).
Duties
Serves as the DTA and provides sustainment of DTS for the unit and geographically separated units
Monitor functional aspects of DTS to ensure continued successful operation
Monitors user information and controls user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents
Examines and verifies for adequacy, legality, propriety, and complete a full range of vouchers and documentation for travel and travel-related expenses and shipment/storage of household goods
Review and examine all travel claims submitted by unit members
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Applicants must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station
- Work is very high visibility and occasionally involves interaction with senior and general officers and their support staff
- The employee may be require to work overtime
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes accounting system applications; computer file systems and content to resolve problems of processed transactions (e.g., knowledge of computer master file systems, document processing, and the effects of transactions on existing records to modify normal automated processes in existing accounts while protecting historical data).
OR
EDUCATION: Applicant has successfully completed one year of graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Finance, Financial Management or Accounting. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of complex procedures and rules concerning payment of government claims (e.g., travel, HHG) and comprehensive financial and accounting processes and procedures; skill and ability to interpret these regulations and procedures related to voucher examining
2. Knowledge of commonly used accounting methods, practices, procedures, regulations, laws, policies, and processes related to pay and administration activities including accounting, accounts payable, travel pay military pay, and civilian pay.
3. Knowledge of travel pay rules and procedures to effectively implement, maintain and interact with the DTS to include travel processes related to DTS and per diem. Analyzing manual processes related to processing and computing entitlements for travel pay and related actions and extensive knowledge of travel regulations, policies, and procedures to include the Joint Travel Regulation and the Department of defense Financial Management Regulation
4. Knowledge of the data systems used to support military/civilian travel pay actions (i.e. Defense Joint Military System, Government Accounting and Financial System, Automated Reserve orders Writing Systems); skill and ability to train others on these systems and troubleshoot problems encountered by other users on the systems.
5. Knowledge of the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and covered by applicable Air force Instructions.
6. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and to maintain good working relations. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research , summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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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.
Contacts
- Address March ARB
1351 Graeber Street
Ste 105
March ARB, CA 92518
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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