This position is located in the Central District of Illinois. The selectee of this position serves as a Financial Specialist. You will be responsible for analyzing existing District procedures to identify more efficient and effective methods for accomplishing program objectives and recommending changes/improvements to District management, providing technical advice and assistance to District management on the District procurement program, etc.

Duties

As a Financial Specialist at the GS-0501-9 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Providing advice to District management on the procurement programs; Ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and administrative guidelines; Conducting audits of individual accounts, vendor files, etc., to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and there has been strict adherence to regulations; The responsibilities described above are for the full performance level. At the developmental grade levels, assignments may be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce 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. https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/dl?inline

Requirements

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-0501-9 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A. Specialized experience: At least one year (12-months) of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which include the following: 1) Reviewing financial reports in order to identify problem areas and recommend solutions; 2) Assisting with the analysis of financial obligations and expenditures to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; 3) Participating in the preparation of annual budget, budget amendments, and supplemental appropriations; and 4) Monitoring budgets to ensure funds are obligated and spent in a timely and effective manner. OR B. Education : A master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, etc. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) OR C. Combination: A combination of education and specialized experience as listed above. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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.

Education

ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
Education must be from an accredited school or institution. Please refer to the following website to locate your school and/ or institution https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-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 requirements 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 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 further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address US Marshals Service 600 E. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62701 US
• Name: HQ STAFFING
• Phone: 703-740-8105
• Email: [email protected]