Agent Cashiers perform a very critical role within the VA system, and functions independently with a broad knowledge base and receives minimal supervision. The position is located at Buffalo, NY VA Medical Center and is assigned to Fiscal Service.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS 6. At the GS 5 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS 6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work and availability of funds. Duties include but may not be limited to: Maintains the cash flow so that adequate cash is on hand at all times. Takes prompt action as necessary to modify and/or change existing practices Provides training and technical advice. Determines the acceptability of payment documents and cash items. Appropriately posts/applies payments, stores payment data, reconciles daily deposits of funds and accommodates prepayments and refunds. Receives receipts, deposits and accounts for collections received. Balance accounts daily to assure that the disbursing fund and collections are properly accounted for. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Requirements

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS 5: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS 4) level in Federal Service that includes performing the following duties: Handles large amounts of cash and balance daily.; Manages multiple priorities and responds to demands from several sources.; Handles conflicts and problems with customers, constructively and appropriately.; Completes actions to correct or prevent errors, delays or other complications occurring during Teller activities. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successful completion of 4 years of education above high school. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond 18 semester hours) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses directly related to the work of this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS 6: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS 5) level in Federal Service that includes performing the following duties: Handles large amounts of cash and balance daily.; Manages multiple priorities and responds to demands from several sources.; Handles conflicts and problems with customers, constructively and appropriately.; Completes actions to correct or prevent errors, delays or other complications occurring during Teller activities.; Ensures timely accomplishment of assigned work.; Utilizes knowledge of rules, regulations and policies relating to travel, agent cashier and accounting.; Responsible for overall security of Agent Cashier Office and its contents, including, but not limited to, keeping record of safe combination changes and ensuring supervisor is alerted when combination must be changed and ensuring only authorized personnel are in the office.; Processes difficult procedural and technical tasks pertaining to travel, Agent Cashier and other financial duties. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: AccountabilityAccounting OperationsCritical ThinkingCustomer Service IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements are of a normal business office environment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

There is no educational substitution at the GS 6 grade level.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]