Description:
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Payroll and Travel (FTOT) organization of Finance Operations (FTO), Financial Strategy and Operations (FT), Finance Office (F).
A successful candidate in the Disbursement Specialist position will serve as a disbursement specialist responsible for performing a variety of analytical and evaluative work involved in developing policies, operating procedures, and internal controls.
Requirements:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-07: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-05, in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) providing administrative support of the disbursement, payroll, or travel operations procedures under the guidance of senior specialists; 2) participating in the audit and reconciliation of financial statements; and 3) assisting in the analysis of financial policies and recommendations for process improvements.
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
GS-09: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-07, in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) assisting with analysis of financial policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements to business processes; 2) ensuring organizational policy for the custody and disposition of employee funds are in compliance with regulatory requirements under the guidance of senior specialists; and 3) coordinating audits with purchasing staff and leadership under the guidance of senior specialists.
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.
Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.