FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position located in the Comptroller function of the Wing at an Air Force Reserve Command base. The primary purpose of thisposition is to serve as a Financial Management Specialist with responsibility of monitoring all operations in theaccounting and finance office, providing technical assistance and guidance to management officials and techniciansengaged in the different financial functions and maintaining, controlling, and reporting financial information forfinancial services provided to the base and tenant organization(s).

DUTY 1: As Deputy Disbursing Officer disburses and collects funds, and accounts for funds as anagent of the U.S. Treasury Department. Signs official receipts for funds received. Receives, handles, processes, stores, safeguards cash and negotiable instruments, and signs official receipts for funds received. Under provisions of 31 U.S.C., 103a, is subject to liabilities and penalties prescribed by law for misconduct. Monitors funds balances and
maintains records to ensure funds are managed within allowable constraints and ensures there are no violations of Public Law, certifying, to include accuracy of billing.

DUTY 2: Provides customer support to external and internal customers (e. g. , resource advisors,members of the serviced organizations, vendors, budget analysts). Oversees maintenance of records/files and accounts in automated accounting systems in various stages of funding, payment, payment dates, and ensures coordination and operations with DFAS. Hears and resolves complaints from customers. Initiates and advocates corrective action packages to DFAS.

DUTY 3: Provides administrative oversight of the Quality Assurance Program. Provides technical assistance and advice to the Comptroller and staff. Examines all areas to determine the effectiveness of procedures and also determines if supervisors are recording quality data upon which accurate management conclusions and decisions can be based. Ensures adequate quality standards and internal controls are in place at base level operations.

DUTY 4: Develops training programs that prepare comptroller military personnel for day-to-day support service requirements and wartime mission requirements. Requirements include the development ofannual and quarterly training plans that cover the accounting subject matter areas and other related topics.Coordinates formal school tours and annual tours to maximize training opportunities for assigned military. Prepares and schedules
comptroller military reservists for major command (MAJCOM) and AF level contingency exercises and training.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• AFSC: 6F0X1

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Financial Administration and Program Series 0501

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes the Knowledge of USAF accounting and finance operations (i.e., military and civilian pay, travel,commercial services, material, and paying and collecting), methods and techniques, to include program practices, policies,and functions to accomplish assigned work within the section. Knowledge of automated data processing principals and requirements and limitations of dataprocessing equipment to provide advice on tailoring specifications meet needs of the section. Responsible for monitoring all operations in the account and finance office, providing technical assistance and guidance to managment officials and technicians engaged in different financial functions and maintaining, controlling and reporting financial information.

OR

EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

OR

COMBINATION OF BOTH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this postion as long as the computed percentage of the requirement is at least 100%. NOTE: you must sumbit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of accounting and finance policies and procedures.

2. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques.

3. Ability to identify, analyze, and categorize budget data.

4. Ability to manage training program.

5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

CONDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D:

1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain AirForce Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unittraining assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent maybe assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

2. This is a Financial Management Level 1 certified position IAW Title 10 United States Code, Section 1599d as amended by Public Law 112-81, Section 1051, Subtitle F-Financial Management. Incumbent will satisfy the requirements of this certification program.

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.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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