Financial Administrative Specialist
Major Duties:
Establishes and maintains internal controls systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse Prepares fiscal, administrative, and other statistical reports as deemed appropriate and/or as required and serves on such other projects as directed Responds to inquiries from Congressional Offices, Regional Counsel and Office of IG Must have a thorough understanding of the various benefit programs and the payment procedures and regulations applicable to each program administered by the Department Independently performs reviews for accuracy and consistency of data such as audits, debts and reimbursement Oversees the work of the Financial Accounts Technician and Financial Specialist to insure appropriate separations of duties are in place and the financial integrity of the regional office is maintain and upheld Establishes and maintains internal controls systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse Must be well versed in all facets of the financial and general operating procedures for the Regional Office, which requires substantial technical and managerial expertise Work Schedule:
8:
00am to 4:
30pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Financial Administrative Specialist:
PD 337339A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/09/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. AND You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience Requirement:
GS-11:
Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
A comprehensive knowledge of the concepts practices, law and regulations pertaining to finance operations, including the ability to perform complex audits and explain audit finding in a clear, concise manner; knowledge and skill in applying analytical techniques as it relates to payment operations. Such experience is to be substantive and relevant to the position being filled. OR GS-11 level, applicants may substitute education for the experience required at the GS-11:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned. When substituting you can use graduate level education you have earned beyond a Bachelor's Degree.) Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11 For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, and carrying or lightweight items (eg. folders, claims files, etc.) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http:
//:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Establishes and maintains internal controls systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse Prepares fiscal, administrative, and other statistical reports as deemed appropriate and/or as required and serves on such other projects as directed Responds to inquiries from Congressional Offices, Regional Counsel and Office of IG Must have a thorough understanding of the various benefit programs and the payment procedures and regulations applicable to each program administered by the Department Independently performs reviews for accuracy and consistency of data such as audits, debts and reimbursement Oversees the work of the Financial Accounts Technician and Financial Specialist to insure appropriate separations of duties are in place and the financial integrity of the regional office is maintain and upheld Establishes and maintains internal controls systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse Must be well versed in all facets of the financial and general operating procedures for the Regional Office, which requires substantial technical and managerial expertise Work Schedule:
8:
00am to 4:
30pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Financial Administrative Specialist:
PD 337339A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/09/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. AND You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience Requirement:
GS-11:
Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
A comprehensive knowledge of the concepts practices, law and regulations pertaining to finance operations, including the ability to perform complex audits and explain audit finding in a clear, concise manner; knowledge and skill in applying analytical techniques as it relates to payment operations. Such experience is to be substantive and relevant to the position being filled. OR GS-11 level, applicants may substitute education for the experience required at the GS-11:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned. When substituting you can use graduate level education you have earned beyond a Bachelor's Degree.) Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11 For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, and carrying or lightweight items (eg. folders, claims files, etc.) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http:
//:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0501 Financial Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$70,286 to $91,370 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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