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Financial Literacy Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Reserve Command
81st Readiness Division
This job announcement has closed

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the 81st Readiness Division, Family Program Regional Office, located in Fort Liberty, NC

Extended closing date of annoucment to 10/11

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
09/12/2024 to 10/11/2024
Salary
$75,708 - $98,418 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Liberty, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - The expected travel requirement is 50%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - May be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade NTE 3 Years.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
SDDE244124600455
Control number
808521800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

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  • Conduct site visits to US Army Reserve units to promote the Financial Literacy program.
  • Brief leadership and staff on Financial Literacy program status to include issues and accomplishments.
  • Serve as liaison between US Army Reserve units and counselors to facilitate the delivery of the Financial Literacy program.
  • Assist with the scheduling of Financial Literacy program classes and events.
  • Engage in work groups to ensure the financial readiness needs of service members are met.
  • Coordinate the dissemination of program information through the Public Affairs office.
  • Participate in the strategic planning of the Financial Literacy program within the US Army Reserve Command.
  • Evaluate Financial Literacy event data to ensure the program goals are met.
  • Participate in the development of a strategic plan for the Financial Literacy program based on the needs of staff.
  • Recommend appropriate financial training for personnel based on Vantage requirements.
  • Administer training on the operation of relevant computer software to ensure program data is entered appropriately.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • TDY in the range of up to 40-50% may be required for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) participating in the implementation of a Financial Literacy program; 2) conducting site visits to promote a Financial Literacy program; 3) coordinating class schedules and assisting with data entry; and 4) conducting training on the use of automated systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Organizational Management, Public Administration, Business Administration.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Customer Service
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Human Capital and Resource Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 3 Years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.







U.S. Army Reserve Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
DE-W6KFAA 81ST US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD
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Fort McCoy, WI 54656
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