This position is a Financial Specialist, GS- 0501-11/12 working in Shepherdstown, WV for the R9-National Conservation Training Center. This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-24-12373551-AW-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Financial Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Plans and conducts financial management studies that involve analysis of complex, interrelated administrative processes in budgetary, financial procurement, and property management functions. Develops innovative recommendations for eliminating problems or improving the operation under study and writes reports that document findings and recommendations. Reviews and analyzes financial reports generated by the financial system and determines compatibility of each with plans, prior month status, other relevant reports, and the general ledger. Identifies problems and discrepancies, determines if adjustments or corrections are required, and takes necessary action to correct and produce reports. Prepares external financial management reports, statements, supporting schedules, justifications, and related documentation as required by 0MB, Treasury, and/or the Department of the Interior to ensure data consistency and integrity. Reviews and analyzes the effect of new or revised regulatory changes and develops financial management reporting procedures; and/or reviews financial management policies, practices, techniques, and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 04/23/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience includes: (1) independently performing complex administrative business and analytical work following generally accepted accounting principles;(2) implementing and interpreting financial assistance management laws, rules, policies, and procedures; (3)identifying accounting problems and making recommendations for resolution; (4)monitoring and tracking obligations/expenditures using automated computer systems. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree, or a LL.M, if related. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes:(1) independently performing complex administrative business and analytical work following generally accepted accounting principles;(2) implementing and interpreting financial assistance management laws, rules, policies, and procedures; (3)identifying accounting problems and making recommendations for resolution; (4)monitoring and tracking obligations/expenditures using automated computer systems with the ability to create spreadsheets, tables, and graphs, analyze data, use pivot tables and pivot charts, and use formulas and functions, (5)Understand the basic layout of accounting programs and how certain mechanical aspects work, like formulas, functions, tables and ranges. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP click here

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]