FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Duties

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION.

The primary purpose of the FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN, GS-0503-8, is to provide analysis, validation, processing and correction of financial transactions and issues/problems involving the full range of financial services.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California 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. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california

Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.

Compatible Military Skills for Series GS-0503:
ARNG Warrant Officer - Branch 92, Quartermaster, and MOS 420A, Human Resources.
ARNG Enlisted - ECMF 32B, Financial Management, and MOS 42A, Human Resources.
ANG Enlisted - AFSC 6F0X1, Financial Management.
Areas(s) of Consideration:
Consideration is given to the area below.
AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.

Military Grades: E-2 through E-7

Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.

PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
• Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
• Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 1 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
Qualifications

General Experience: Posses experience providing analysis, validation, processing and correction of financial transactions and issues/problems involving the full range of financial services and a complete understanding of inter-related systems and processes across multiple functional areas and their interoperability to ensure the validity and accuracy of all disbursements, collections, and adjustments related to financial records

FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN, GS-0503-8: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, in: providing analysis, validation, processing and correction of financial transactions and issues/problems involving the full range of financial management services and accounting functions; Experience with inter-related systems and processes across multiple functional areas and their interoperability to ensure the validity and accuracy of all disbursements, collections, and adjustments related to financial records; Experience reconstructing inaccurate accounts, gathering and organizing information for inquires, and resolving problems; Experience suggesting specific changes to the guidelines and development of control mechanisms; Experience in fact-finding and investigative techniques that identify, analyze and recommend solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Management Systems
• Fundamentals and Operations of Finance
• Principles of Finance

Education

N/A

Additional information

As a condition of employment, new appointees are required to serve a trial period. Individuals who are initially appointed to a permanent or indefinite position in the CMD must complete a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type (DSMT or T5) and veteran's preference. Trial periods for federal excepted service employees are established under 5 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A-Part 11.

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

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 ( ).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email or Fax to 916-854-3439.