About the Position: Serves under general administrative direction of the District Engineer. Receives assignments in terms of broad objectives to be achieved. Incumbent is fully responsible for carrying out all phases of the financial management program. Exercises initiative, judgment and technical expertise in interpreting directives, planning, implementing and directing the financial cost and budget, management analysis, manpower, commercial activities and financial advisory functions.

Duties

Provide advice to budget action teams to develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure consistent practices are being followed. Exercise technical expertise in administering a financial management service program. Provide guidance to subordinates in order to reach objectives consistent with finance and accounting principles. Exercise supervision over the execution of financial work through subordinate supervisors to ensure the integration of work amongst staff remains consistent. Facilitate cooperation to motivate team members to accomplish group goals.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.
• Subject to a one year supervisory probationary period is required unless previously completed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification Level 3. Failure to obtain this certification within 24 months may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• Business Travel (TDY) is up to 25% of duty time for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirement described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-14: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) administering a financial management service program; and meeting at least one of the following: (2) attend meetings to provide financial data and recommendations; and/or (3) demonstrate ability in establishing external and internal working relationship to an organization. This definition of specialized experience if typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above). Specialized experience must be clearly evident in your resume. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipManaging Human ResourcesTeamworkTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SD02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk