This position is located in the VHA Office of Finance, Payment Operations, Data Management Department in Glendale, CO.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: Performing a wide variety of Agency fiscal functions such as accounts receivables, debt collection activities, third party liability, and general accounting/agent cashier functions. Reviewing, researching, analyzing all accounts receivable records and documentation, to ensure all data maintained is accurate, current, and proper based on Agency regulations, policies, Federal Laws, and Directives. Working independently and is responsible for all collection functions. Interpreting considerable system, administrative, and financial data to identify problems and submit recommendations to current procedures and policies and implements solutions. Performing required follow-up action to ensure proper debt collection procedures are adhered to and that Debtors receives Notification of Indebtedness Letters, follow-up letters, and proper due process rights in accordance with Federal Laws and Agency Policies. Reviewing and referring delinquent debts to the Department of Treasury for collection through the Treasury Offset. Reviewing and making determination if a repayment plan, request for waiver, or compromise submitted by the Debtor meets Federal Law and Agency policies to ensure Government debts are repaid within established guidelines. Reviewing bill of collection for accuracy against submitted documentation, vendor address, fund control point, fiscal year, fund appropriation, claim refund payment, recoupment reason, etc. Reconciling, advising, and returning all discrepancies to Billing Department. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Qualifications

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-5 LEVE,L YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) needed to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to this position. Specialized experience is experience providing clerical assistance in a financial operation/program (e.g., accounts receivables, debt collection activities, third-party liability, general accounting, agent cashier functions). (THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CREDITABLE.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Decision MakingOrganizational AwarenessSelf-ManagementTechnical Documentation IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. Physical Requirements: The work may require some physical effort such as standing, walking, bending or sitting. There are no special physical demands. The employee works in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are required. HIPAA Category: Business Office Administrative. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience for this series and grade level.

Contacts

• Address Workforce Management - 2 120 SE 6th Street Suite 102 Topeka, KS 66603 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]