This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, National Finance Center, Government Employees Services Division, Government Insurance and Collections Directorate, Government Insurance Services Branch in New Orleans, LA. The incumbent of this position serves as a Unit Supervisor responsible for performing a variety of clerical and technical duties.

Duties

Serves as a Unit Supervisor responsible for performing a variety of clerical and technical duties. Reviews regulatory material such as Federal and Departmental personnel and pay regulations, agency, department, and government regulations, Comptroller General Decisions, internal and external procedures pertaining to Payroll/Personnel Systems. Establishes workflow, methods, procedures, deadlines, and priorities needed to expedite administrative requirements. Demonstrates processes and procedures, observes workers' performance, and conducts work performance critiques. Responsible for providing technical, clerical, and administrative support for the Unit. Organizes administrative work in most efficient and productive manner, exercises control and direction in support of Unit functions, ensures the timely accomplishment of all administrative activities. Handles special projects, surveys, and assignments related to inquiries of the Payroll/Personnel System. Accomplishes general administrative record keeping and reporting, property accounting, time and leave record maintenance and reporting, overtime usage, procurement, travel, personnel administration, and administrative work in support of the Branch. Supervises staff and is responsible for identifying developmental needs and formulating training plans for subordinates.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successfully 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience GS-8: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent in the public sector. Specialized experience for this position includes: 1.) Experience utilizing payroll/personnel systems and subsystems. 2.) Experience creating/preparing financial and administrative documents. 3.) Experience providing assistance to team members in resolution of payroll and personnel processing problems. NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Merit promotion applicants holding or having held a GS position in the past 52 weeks must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements. One year at the GS-7 is required to be eligible for the GS-8. Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants MUST submit an SF-50 that illustrates time-in-grade and reflects title, series, and grade. No Award SF-50 will be accepted. 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

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-8 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 13800 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129 US
• Name: LaQuinta Martin
• Phone: 855-227-8131
• Email: [email protected]