Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current, permanent employees of the Department of Veteran Affairs, current permanent Federal employees, Land and base management , CTAP and ICTAP eligible.

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Duties include but are not limited to:

Budget Responsibilities:
Incumbent assists the CFO by advising of current historical data necessary for formulating the annual budget program to the Associate Medical Center Director. To accomplish this, financial records of the station are utilized to produce comparative cost records, work studies, cost trends and similar data which is furnished to management. During the preparation phase of the annual budget, incumbent assists in assembling, preparing, justifying and forwarding the station plan. During the execution of the annual plan, incumbent is responsible for auditing the cost records in
the various operating areas where responsibility for budget control has been vested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for the direct supervision of the Chief, Accounting Section, Supervisory Budget Analyst, and Travel Supervisor. The incumbent's supervisory responsibilities include: (a) prioritizing major work efforts; (b) evaluating performance; (c) giving advice, counsel, or instruction (d) interviewing and tentatively selecting candidates for key positions, and recommending appointment, promotion of reassignment involving such positions; (e) hearing and resolving appropriate complaints and grievances, referring those which cannot be resolved at the program level to appropriate management; (f) effecting disciplinary measure; (g) identifying and providing for management development and training needs of key staff members.

Accounting Responsibilities:
Position requires considerable experience in professional accounting and a mature and extensive grasp of the integrated accounting system. In addition to the above duties as Assistant CFO, incumbent is responsible for such other tasks as may be assigned by direction of the CFO or the Associate Medical Center Director. Assists the CFO in developing pertinent financial data and recommending additional sources of or changes in existing reports and controls used in connection with the station fund control program and other management programs that are intended for consumption of local station management. Keeps the CFO advised of changes in source data which will affect the format or content of present reports and develops new reports which will provide a clearer picture of the station finance program.

Managerial Financial Reporting:
Assists the CFO in the development of a responsive system of reporting general management and financial data. Compiles information from normal accounting and budgeting reports with combined data of a non-financial nature to produce comprehensive analyses of program accomplishments in financial terms which will assist the CFO in presenting information to management for planning and decision making.

Auditing:
Assists in conducting and maintaining an internal Financial Quality Assurance Management (FQAM) review program to ensure that financial policies and procedures of the station are being followed and are effective. This includes auditing of cost control records maintained by other Services.

Travel:
Ensures that travel services are conducted in compliance with statutory requirements and agency regulations. Works with the Travel Supervisor and station Travel clerks to provide services to staff on temporary duty travel. Provides general oversight and communicates regular reports to the CFO and Executive Management on topics such as outstanding expense reports, unpaid travel credit cards, violations to local travel policy and other items of interest. Analyzes and provides suggestions to program officials and managers to improve travel operations and ensure
the efficient expenditure of limited travel funds.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Assistant Financial Manager - Recruitment/Relocation Approved/PD013220
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/08/2026.

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-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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.

Basic Requirements:

A. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

Or

B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

In addition to meeting the time in grade requirement, you must meet the following minimum qualifications requirements.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: experience in planning, adapting or revising local accounting systems, analyzing and evaluating current and past performance, interpreting effects of transactions, and applying accounting concepts. Experience developing and recommending a budget plan, and experience with negotiating or making budget allowances and appropriations throughout the service or department. Knowledge of federal statutes, regulations and guidelines, comptroller general decisions and regulations of the US Treasury Department, Government Accountability Office, Office of the Inspector General and Office of Management and Budgeting are required. Thorough understanding of management, payroll and budget techniques and systems. Experience with making projections and indicates what adjustments in plans are necessary to maintain program balance.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Accounting Operations
• Administration and Management
• Customer Service

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: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

How you will be evaluated

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

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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