This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, and St. Louis Field Divisions. This position primary purpose is to support the Financial and Procurement Unit (FPU). The incumbent performs a variety of cost accounting, purchasing agent, and customer service duties through the analysis and evaluation of accounting data.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The salary range for each duty location can be found on the OPM website at the following link: General Schedule (opm.gov) As a FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN, your typical work assignments may include: Analyzing fund balances in accordance with the DEA/DOJ accounting system (such as Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)) and other automated programs. Performing a variety of cost accounting, purchasing agent, and customer service duties through the analysis and evaluation of accounting data. Maintaining books, ledgers, journals, and related other accounting documents and files. As a purchase card holder, purchasing goods and services required by the Division within the allocated budget.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.
• The incumbent must maintain required certifications and access to necessary systems to complete the work.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You may qualify at the GS-06 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in: 1) Utilizing automated systems to review, input, and retrieve data; 2) Performing accounting, budget, or financial management support duties related to recurring or standard transactions; 3) Researching routine problems and/or errors that require reconciling incomplete information; and, 4) Providing information on routing accounting transactions to customers. You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in: 1) Performing analysis and evaluation of accounting data; 2) Utilizing automated systems to review, input, and retrieve data; 2) Identifying and reconciling complex discrepancies in financial data, systems and reports; 3) Recommending solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity; 4) Researching, interpreting, and applying regulations, policies, and procedures; and, 5) Providing information on accounting transactions as well as explanation on accounting procedures to customers. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Nina Douglas
• Email: [email protected]