Clarification from the agency

Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.

This position is located in the Army Comptroller Division in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). The primary purpose is to serve as a "full assistant" to the Chief Financial Officer for the state Army National Guard (ARNG). In this regard, coordinates financial programs, provides leadership, makes management decisions, and establishes methodology for an effective and broad system of financial control; thereby ensuring the maximum utilization of financial resources for the state ARNG. Supervises professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in multifunctional tasks. In addition to duties performed as a full assistant, provides management Serves as a "full assistant" to the state ARNG Financial Manager, as follows:

-Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG installation. Maintains statutory responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all federal funds allocated to the state. Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD, Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs; that affect ARNG plans, policies, and missions. Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information, sound reporting methods, and analytic interpretation of financial posture. Establishes and directs financial policies to ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, national and local policies enabling the optimum use and control of financial resources.

--Serves as a financial advisor and the technical expert to the state Adjutant General (AG), USPFO, senior staff management, major subordinate commands, and the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC). Provides advisory services through briefings, conferences, advisory committee meetings, etc, on a regular basis. Advices, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of federal funds. Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems, analyzes strengths and deficiencies, advises, and makes recommendations to the USPFO, primary staff, Chief of Staff and the AG. Assures the AG's priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan. Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan. Provides significant and critical input to the development of NGB policy.

--Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. Interprets the legality and propriety of all payments. This position is responsible for official auditable financial records for the state.
--Develops, coordinates and organizes an integrated system of financial services, including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military pay, civilian pay, travel, government travel card program, and financial management reporting.

--Writes, implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG. Ensures accurate accountability for federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, national and local policies. Recognizes potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments to determine requirements for special management control studies and operational reviews. Recommends to the USPFO reviews by the Inspector General (IG), external audit agencies, and investigative services.

--Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates engaged in professional or other two­grade interval work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for work completion. Makes assignments based on priorities, degree of difficulty, and requirements of the assignment. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends appointments, promotions or reassignment of employees. Establishes performance standards and monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Resolves problems informally and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate officials. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or procures training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Promotes acceptance and adherence of Human Resource programs. Maintains an effective position management program. Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended. Also serves as first and second level supervisor.

Provides management oversight and guidance to budget formulation and execution for the state ARNG budget.

**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Conditions of employment

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service 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 service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position.

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1,2,3
Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.
Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard

Military Rank/Grade: Enlisted: SFC/E7 Through SGM/E9
Warrant Officer: WO1-CW5
Officer: 1LT/O2-MAJ/O4

General Experience: Evaluate applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities for these individual occupational requirements:

• Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;

• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs;

• Ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives;

• Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness;

• Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program;

• A broad knowledge of agency operating programs;

• A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management

• Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;

• Skill in training, mentoring, and problem solving;

• Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner;

• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication;

• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;

Specialized Experience: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management occupational series and grade. Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience. At least one year of specialized finance experience at the GS-11 level with skills in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs; ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives; ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness; ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program; a broad knowledge of agency operating programs; a broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; skill in training, mentoring, and problem solving; ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed for Dual Status Technician positions. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

--Knowledge of accounting, budget, and managerial/financial reporting

--Skill in preparing a wide variety of financial reports, statements, and data of both a factual and analytical nature. The financial manager serves as a technical advisor regarding financial issues and plays a key role in meetings and managerial considerations.

--Ability to prepare and submit financial data, advice, recommendations regarding specific proposals, problems, plans, policies, etc. which or subject to managerial consideration.

You will be rated on the following core competencies:

1. Accountability
2. Customer Service
3. Decisiveness
4. Flexibility
5. Problem Solving