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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
LOCATION: NGLA-PFO (J8), CAMP BEAUREGARD, PINEVILLE, LA
This position is located in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USP&FO) Comptroller Division, Financial Services Branch. The purpose of this position is to provide analysis, validation, processing and correction of financial transactions and issues/problems involving the full range of financial services. Incumbent uses complete understanding of inter-related systems and processes across multiple functional areas and their interoperability to ensure the validity and accuracy of all disbursements, collections, and adjustments related to financial records.
Open Areas of Consideration: 1
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
Learn more about this agency02/10/2017 to 03/02/2017
$40,684 - $58,570 per year
GS 07 - 08
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
08
No
LA 1911037
463923100
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Performs broad-in-depth financial analysis of inter-related accounting, logistics and computer file systems concerning pay, accounts payable, and various travel entitlements, using multiple procedures, processes and techniques to evaluate alternatives and arrive at decisions, conclusions and recommendations.
(2) Performs in-depth analysis, complicated pay, travel, and accounts payable issues involving substantial corrective action and/or complicated adjustments and resolves issues, including assessing unusual circumstances or conditions.
(3)Analyzes particular facts of financial transaction problems/issues, verifies and evaluates data; obtains additional information to reconcile discrepancies or inconsistencies; and applies pertinent fiscal laws, regulations, precedent decisions, and procedures to determine appropriate action for resolution.
(4) Analyzes and resolves tax processing problems based on soldier inquiries or internal control audits/reviews, ranging from Permanent Change of Station (PCS) issues and combat tax exclusion pay to refunds of erroneous tax collections.
(5) Interprets data to identify problems, determines nature of the problem or issue, decides approaches to use to resolve issues, and recommends solutions for systemic changes to enhance operations.
(6) Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies regulations, policies, procedures and legal decisions to work and/or resolve complex financial issues/problems. Uses public law; fiscal law; Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), Forces Command (FORSCOM), NGB, and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations; Standing Operating Procedures; Comptroller General Decisions; and policies and issuances to execute the full range of financial and commercial services.
(7) Performs or conducts research, investigates and solves problems involving reconciliations of discrepancies (Electronic Funds Transfer rejects, pay/personnel/travel mismatches) to identify, analyze and provide solutions regarding multiple entitlements, payments to personnel in various duty statuses and assorted payments to commercial vendors, including computation of interest due.
(8) Performs complicated actions to solve problems associated with processing actions regarding multiple pay, travel, and accounts payable financial systems. Incumbent uses related financial regulations and rulings covering diverse types of transactions to function as the technical authority for resolving an extensive range of financial issues or problems.
(9) Performs varied duties, involving financial services payment systems (travel, accounts payable, and pay; i.e. Joint Uniform Military Pay System Uniform Standard Terminal Input System (JUMPS), Operational Data Store (ODS), Standard Financial System ReDesign1 (SRD1), Defense Travel System (DTS), Integrated Automated Travel System (IATS), etc., by applying a series of different and unrelated methods, processes and techniques involving established financial management systems.
(10) Determines appropriate pay, allowances, and entitlements resulting from multiple military and civilian statuses, to include: Title 10 active duty; Title 32 Inactive Duty for Training (IDT), Annual Training (AT), Active Duty for Training (ADT), Active Guard and Reserve (AGR), and Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS (includes Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA) operations).
(11) Analyzes and processes transactions directly with U.S. Treasury and local financial institutions to ensure credits and collections are accomplished in a timely manner in accordance with law, regulation and policy.
(12) Applies information derived from personnel management systems to ensure proper pay and entitlements to Soldiers and civilians.
(13) Uses computer master file systems, document processing and the effects of transactions on existing records to modify normal automated processes while protecting historical data.
(14) Determines appropriate payments to vendors by applying Prompt Payment Act, tax law, contract law, account code structure, invoice processes, and Grants and Cooperative Agreement regulations and guidelines.
(15) Audits the full range of pay, travel, and accounts payable authorizations and entitlements to determine compliance with multiple laws, regulations, policies and issuances.
(16) Schedules, runs, and analyzes various financial system reports, such as daily activity reports, error/reject reports, status reports, discrepancy and mismatch reports, transaction reports, and ad hoc reports.
(17) Responds to requests for assistance/information from multiple sources, to include soldiers, civilian employees, family members, unit supervisory personnel, Inspectors General (IG), Investigating Officers (IO), state and federal political members, and vendors.
(18) Performs other duties as assigned.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work which demonstrates the candidate's ability to communicate with individuals at different levels in order to assist and provide information; and in using computers and automated systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
(For GS-07) Must have at least Twelve (12) of experience, education, or training maintaining records, compiling reports, compiling figures, or performing other procedural work of two or more sections; summarizing, analyzing and evaluating financial data for review; and in providing technical and specialized administrative data, background materials and references upon request.
(For GS-08) Must have at least Eighteen (18) of experience, education, or training doing thorough accurate work that requires a logical sequence of steps to accomplish a task; in obtaining and interpreting information, organizing and developing clear and meaningful written information; and which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel.
All of which has provided the candidate with the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below.
KSAs:
I: Knowledge of and skills in the interrelationships of the various financial, personnel and computer file systems, methods, techniques, precedent cases and procedures to resolve especially difficult and/or sensitive problems.
II: Knowledge and judgment to reconstruct inaccurate accounts, gathers and organizes information for inquires and resolves problems referred by others.
III: Knowledge of personnel regulations and personnel management systems necessary to understand the interface with financial management systems and how they affect pay and entitlements to soldiers and civilians.
IV: Knowledge of the rules, regulations, pay and entitlements of excepted service technicians in a military status.
V: Knowledge of training techniques and program instruction regarding the full range of financial transactions.
VI: Skill in providing quality and time sensitive customer service techniques.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee must also be in a compatible military assignment (MOS/AFSC) prior to or within one year of placement.
**Must be able to obtain the Financial Management Certification within 24 months of appointment.**
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
Compatible Military Grades & Assignments:
· ENLISTED: CMF 36, 42; 25B, 51C, 92A, 92Y, 92Z;***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 287-8116***
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office. You must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed in this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USAJOBS.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
For this job announcement the following documents are required:
*PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS OF 0700-1730, TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT (504) 278-8737/8748/8767 TO VERIFY RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process by fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Option A: Applying Online
Tips for using the Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
·
You
must click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package when
you are done. Your Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is
not attached until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if
USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
·
You
can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
·
To
receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the complete
application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date -- TAG:Closing Date.
·
It
is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate
documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
· To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to verify your application is complete, follow these steps: Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. Click on Application Status and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Please Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Verify that all of your documents appear on the Details page with a status of Processed.
·
You
can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout. To return to an incomplete application, log
into your USAJOBS account and select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, and click Update
Application in the vacancy announcement.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.
·
If you submit more than one Qualifications
Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used.
Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
Option B: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and
track the status of your application. NOTE:
If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the
paper application (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses
and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is TAG:Vacancy ID.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your
materials. The complete application
package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG:Closing Date to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the
event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax, please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire TAG:Link to Full Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Note: Do not include a fax cover sheet with the OPM Form 1203-FX. This will cause your application to not process.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a reveiw of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:
If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
TAG:Questionnaire
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463923100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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