Description:
This position is a Financial Specialist, GS- 0501-11/12 working in Shepherdstown, WV for the R9-National Conservation Training Center.This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-24-12373551-AW-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Requirements:
Only experience and education obtained by 04/23/2024 will be considered.In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience includes: (1) independently performing complex administrative business and analytical work following generally accepted accounting principles;(2) implementing and interpreting financial assistance management laws, rules, policies, and procedures; (3)identifying accounting problems and making recommendations for resolution; (4)monitoring and tracking obligations/expenditures using automated computer systems. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree, or a LL.M, if related. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes:(1) independently performing complex administrative business and analytical work following generally accepted accounting principles;(2) implementing and interpreting financial assistance management laws, rules, policies, and procedures; (3)identifying accounting problems and making recommendations for resolution; (4)monitoring and tracking obligations/expenditures using automated computer systems with the ability to create spreadsheets, tables, and graphs, analyze data, use pivot tables and pivot charts, and use formulas and functions, (5)Understand the basic layout of accounting programs and how certain mechanical aspects work, like formulas, functions, tables and ranges.
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP click here
Apr 10, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov