LEAD FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Duties

As a LEAD FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN, GS-0503-09, you will serve as Team Leader. Communicate assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques; advises on work methods, practices and procedures; and assists in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Lead the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks to team members in accordance with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization. Make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Provide or arrange for training in methods and techniques of team building and teamwork to accomplish tasks or projects, and acquisition (formal and on-the-job) training and assistance. Coach, facilitate, and/or negotiate in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities. Monitor and report on the status and progress of work and conformance with Branch Chief's instructions. Other duties as assigned.

Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"
Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintainthe appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• This is a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with requirements of this certification program.
• As basis of continued Title 5 Excepted Service employment/appointment to GS-0503 position employee must meet DoD directed civilian financial mgmt certification for finance position within 2 years of initial hire date or promotion appointment date
• As a basis of continued Title 5 Excepted Service employment/appointment in the GS-0503 finance position, the employee must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level.
• ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND OPM PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must have progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled such as performs varied pay related duties, involving financial services payment systems and auditing the full range of pay, travel, and accounts payable authorizations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Musthave knowledge equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the interrelationships of the various financial, personnel and computer file systems, methods, techniques, precedent cases and procedures to resolve especially difficult and/or sensitive problems, as well as Knowledge of related financial regulations and rulings.

Physical Demands: Some physical effort, such a standing, walking, bending, or sitting. There are no special physical demands.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are required.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: To qualify for the National Guard GS-0503 Title 5 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the college degree education must be in one of or be a combination of the following required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.
Applicants, who were service members or who currently serve in a military component and completed training in financial programs, are considered
minimally qualified for the GS-09 entry-level position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

Applicants who meet the DoD Retained Grade Priority Placement Program category are eligible to apply with this preference.

Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.