Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Vernal, Utah. Information about Vernal and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

This position serves as a Financial Technician for the Green River District. Serves as principle point of contact on most aspects of the charge card program, billings, collections, and related office administration functions. Serves as subject matter expert on micro-purchasing policy, regulations, and fiscal operation procedures. Provides training sessions for cardholders and approving officials in compliance with National and State policies. Develops Standard Operating Procedures and other procedural guidance in order to increase efficiencies. Oversees receipt, control and security for all funds received by the District Office and Vernal Field Office as well as refunds in the Collections and Billings System (CBS). Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and established policies, procedures, and financial requirements of land, mineral, recreation, grazing, etc. Prepares demand letters and provides guidance to staffs for content of correspondence and solutions for collection of accounts. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and reconciliations as required by the National Operations Center (NOC), Headquarters, Utah State Office (UTSO) or District. Analyzes procurement packages received and ensure the packages are complete and contain the appropriate documentation. Purchases supplies and equipment using simplified acquisition procedures through the DOI integrated charge card program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is 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 Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: 1) An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. 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. To qualify at the GS-08 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Financial Technician. Qualifying specialized experience includes: reviewing, evaluating and verifying various financial transactions; coordinating the preparation of budgetary or financial documents; providing guidance and training to others; and providing friendly courteous customer service to the public, as well as to fellow employees within the office. Please note there are no educational substitutions at this grade level. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary with minimal physical demands. There is some walking, standing, bending and regular carrying of light items such as papers, books, and files. The nature of work requires the incumbent to sit for long periods of time at a computer and involves long periods of intense concentration. Incumbent must cope with fixed and variable deadlines, pressures of heavy work volumes, and both internal and external customer demands. Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting. Occasional travel is required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Utah State Office BLM Utah State Office, UT-953 400 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
• Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
• Email: [email protected]