This position is in the Quality Assessment Division, Livestock and Poultry Program, AMS. As Financial Technician the incumbent is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Supervisory Financial Specialist in a variety of time and attendance, and billing and collections functions. The Financial Technician also provides assistance to the Central, Eastern and Western regions as well as the Audit Services and Business Operations branches.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Reviews and reconciles the payroll and billing information submitted by grading and audit personnel. Examines personnel actions and employee requests and makes appropriate changes to master records in the internal time and attendance system. Monitors and tracks delinquent accounts, and contacts Federal/State supervisors or prepares correspondence as necessary concerning payment. Prepares and submits bills to state agencies for charges owed to QAD determining the appropriate percent owed based on type of commodity. Prepares reimbursements for State Cooperative Agreements.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Utilizing automated systems Preparing financial or administrative documents Aiding others in resolution of error or discrepancies in billing process Note: There is no education substitution for 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Marketing Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]