This is a Recent Graduate Financial Management Specialist for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Trustee Program (USTP), in the New Orleans, LA, Regional Office. The Financial Management Specialist will assist higher-grade analysts, auditors, and other specialists in the performance of accounting, financial analysis, and related administrative work.

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 duties and responsibilities for a Financial Management Specialist (Recent Graduate), GS-0501-07, generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Applies and strengthens a general understanding of business operations, income tax, and bankruptcy laws and procedures. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the administrative systems and processes in use within the field office so they may perform basic functions when higher-level staff are unavailable to do so. Perform a variety of specific routine financial management tasks which affects the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of bankruptcy filing information that is used in USTP reporting of financial results. Reviews fee applications for accounting and financial services to help determine their reasonableness in relation to the services provided. Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative tasks as assigned. As a Financial Management Specialist (Recent Graduate), you will assist higher-grade analysts, auditors, and other specialists in the performance of accounting, financial analysis, and related administrative work. Analytical and investigative assignments require and further develop a general understanding of investigative techniques, financial analysis, and customary business practices. Other duties may be assigned by the Organization once you are hired based on what is included and allowed by the position description.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period.
• Selective Service registration is required, see the announcement for full details.
• Under Pathways Recent Graduate regulations, you are eligible only if you have graduated from an academic program of study or earned your degree within the last two years.
• If you are appointed to a position under this program, you will need to complete a requisite number of work and training hours, based on the agreement you will complete with the hiring office and the agency Pathways program coordinator.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Financial Management Specialist (Recent Graduates) (GS-0501-7), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. This vacancy is open to RECENT GRADUATES, who have completed an academic program of study or degree program from a college, university, or vocational school within the last year from the date of this announcement. If you are appointed to a position under this program, you will need to complete a requisite number of work and training hours, based on the agreement you will complete with the hiring office and the agency Pathways program coordinator. After completing the required number of work and training hours, and meeting all other program requirements, you may be eligible for a conversion to a term or permanent appointment. To learn more about the specific requirements and conditions of the Pathways Recent Graduate program, please see the USAJOBS Students & Recent Graduates page, or the OPM Pathways Program site... In addition to the requirements above, you must also meet the specific qualifications requirements for this announcement and the occupational series and grade of this position as described in the Qualifications section below. Please pay careful attention to the entire announcement to ensure you understand these important requirements. To qualify for the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following requirements for the position: A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-7: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as meeting the following: 1) Assisting in performing a variety of financial related functions and administrative work in connection with financial and accounting systems within an office; 2) Developing financial reports to submit to management; 3) Utilizing financial system to input information. OR B. EDUCATION (Graduate level) GS-7: Have one full year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 full years of full-time study. Note: For the purpose of qualifications, 1 full year of graduate education is equivalent to 18 semester hours. OR C. EDUCATION (Superior Academic Achievement) GS-7: Education may be substituted for specialized experience with a Bachelor's degree that included curriculum related to this position and Superior Academic Achievement. Superior Academic Achievement can be based on one of the following: Class standing - being in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university or major subdivision; Grade point average - a) having a 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on an official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum or b) having a 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; or national scholastic honor society membership (other than a freshman honor society). OR D. COMBINATION GS-7: A combination of education and specialized experience. A combination of education and specialized experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the 2 percentages. Note: For the purpose of qualifications, 1 full year of graduate education is equivalent to 18 semester hours. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/01/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

See the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Executive Office for US Trustees JMD Human Resources 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Eliza Swallows
• Email: [email protected]