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Located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is a tertiary care teaching hospital providing the highest level quality care from cardiology to neurology to primary and mental health care for 70,000 Veterans along the South Carolina and Georgia coast. For the past two years, the Ralph H. Johnson VA achieved an overall annual 5-Star rating according to VA's Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning Value (SAIL) model. The Charleston VA is also ranked in the top 10th percentile according to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS). HEDIS is an independent review that measures performance of 90 percent of America's health plans and facilities in both the public and private sector on dimensions of care and service. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is a center of excellence for robotic surgery and orthopedics, and is the first VA National Tele-Mental Health Hub providing care for Veterans across the U.S. The 149-bed hospital includes six community based outpatient clinics, a 20-bed nursing home, women's health, and the full range of inpatient and outpatient care, including medical and surgical intensive care. The VAMC provides more than 875,000 outpatient visits and approximately 4,400 in-patient stays annually. With more than 2,500 employees, Charleston VA has an annual budget of $458 million, research funding of more than $21 million, and more than 100 principle investigators participating in approximately 300 research studies. For more information, visit www.charleston.va.gov.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Learn more about this agency04/18/2017 to 04/28/2017
$49,765 - $78,270 per year
GS 09 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
NZ-17-BAM-1938133
467915200
The position of Financial Auditor is within the Fiscal Service of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System. Work will be performed at the James Island , SC. Annex Office.
Duties of the incumbent will include, but are not limited to the following:
Ø Performing systematic, financially based audits, surveys, reviews, studies, analyses, and evaluations of financial operations, internal controls, and procedures as part of the Fiscal Service's quality assurance program
Ø Tracking the status of corrective actions to ensure implementation of recommendations
Ø Developing plans and procedures for achieving and maintaining total quality transaction processing and customer service throughout the business cycle
Ø Developing financial indicators, progress measures, objectives, and emphasis areas for the attention of Financial Management
Ø Examining and testing operational records and controls to obtain sufficient and reliable evidence of financial systems reliability
Ø Reviewing computer access with regard to financial management menus and systems to ensure there is no conflict of interest
Ø Preparing a variety of reports that identify non-compliance with regulations, inefficient operations, fraud, waste, and abuse, or improper practices
Ø Communicating with customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; providing customers with consistent information regarding established policies and procedures
Ø Handling conflicts and problems dealing with customers constructively and appropriately
Work Schedule: 7:30 to 4 Monday - Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: 534-006860
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary but will involve periods of walking throughout the facility to interface with other services, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying.
Time-in-grade: 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. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9 level. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 level.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Time-in-grade: 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.
1. 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
2. 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:
a.) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
b.) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
c.) 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
PLUS (+)
GS-9
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also possess specialized experience directly related to the position. You must have specialized experience and/or education directly related to this position, which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the assigned duties. You must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) that equipped you with the knowledge of accounting practices, principles and other guidelines to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically related to the work of the position. Specialized experience includes: performing auditing duties, i.e. analyzing and providing data; evaluating and retrieving data; interpreting relevant financial documents, correcting discrepancies, preparing and documenting findings; preparing written reports; assisting in training; closely monitoring work for accuracy and comprehension of service procedures and policies; developing auditing procedures and policies; presenting plans of audit to higher official.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:
Possess two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field to be fully qualified at the GS-09 grade level. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
OR
combinations of experience and education
Possess a combination of successfully completed education in a related field and specialized experience as described above for the GS-09 level to be fully qualified at this grade level. ((Experience must be documented in your application/resume for full consideration and transcripts are required)
GS-11
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting Basic Requirements mentioned above, you MUST have specialized experience and/or education directly related to this position, which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the assigned duties. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and/or education is subject to verification by investigation. You must show this experience in your resume/application, you may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include but are not limited to: performs auditing duties, i.e. analyzing and providing data; evaluating and retrieving data; interpreting relevant financial documents, correcting discrepancies, prepares and documents finding; prepares written reports; supervises work of lower grade auditors; assist in training; closely monitors work for accuracy and comprehension of service procedures and policies; develops auditing procedures and policies; presents plan of audit to higher official.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION
You must possess at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field to be fully qualified at the GS-11 grade level. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
OR
Combinations of experience and education
You must possess a combination of successfully completed graduate level education in a related field and specialized experience as described above to be fully qualified at this grade level. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information on about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.
Competency 1 ABILITY TO PERFORM SYSTEMATIC, FINANCIALLY BASED AUDITS, SURVEYS, REVIEWS, STUDIES, ANALYSIS AND EVALUATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS
Competency 2 - SKILL IN COORDINATING EXTERNAL AUDITS
Competency 3 - KNOWLEDGE OF THEORIES, PRACTICES, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF AUDITING
Competency 4 - KNOWLEDGE OF FEDERAL LAWS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AGENCY REGULATION, POLICIES AND CONCEPTS PERTAINING TO FEDERAL HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND INSURANCE.
Competency 5 - SKILL AT PRODUCING AUDIT REPORTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATIONIf 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.
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 résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Required Document-
Resume: A resume describing your job-related qualification is required and must be in English. It should contain each position title, grade (if Federal), your duties, accomplishments, the dates you held each position in mm/yy format, and your work schedule and salary so we may best assess your qualifications.
Your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Your SF-50 should show your competitive status: Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24 and Position Occupied 1 in Block 34. The SF-50 should also reflect the highest grade held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher.
Transcript: A copy of your transcript showing degree and confer date. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rate ineligible for this position. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain the applicant's name, name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a "Certificate
Other- Any documents related to eligibility to the position (i.e. DD214)
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
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. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1938133.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, April 28, 2017 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link 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. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account 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.
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your status, click on "more information." Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467915200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1938133
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
This position is subject to the hiring freeze under the Presidential Memorandum, dated January 23, 2017. This vacancy announcement is being posted for recruitment and qualifications determination. We are moving forward with the evaluation and consideration of candidates. If you are determined to be among the best qualified group of candidates, you may be interviewed. However, we will not extend an offer of employment for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze or the hiring freeze is lifted.