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PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD
TITLE 5 EXCEPTED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COLA: 3.13%
Duty Location: 156th Airlift Wing, Mission Support Group/CSS, Muniz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, PR
08/03/2020 to 08/18/2020
$52,905 - $68,777 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
9
No
No
PR-10879364-AF-20-99
574985200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
As FINANCIAL ANALYST (NGT5741400), GS-0501-9, PDT5741400, you will plan, coordinate, and perform Financial Management analysis, and quality reviews, of squadron and group level accounting and financial management programs. Work involves preparing, analyzing, presenting, and advising on financial data. The incumbent concurrently organizes and administers the operation of automated financial systems in support of financial management functions. The work requires a professional knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices. Duties performed are in support of ANG operations, training, and readiness missions.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Serves as the CSS point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues. Works with Comptroller Flight's budget office to obtain, monitor, and track organization's funds. Works closely with commanders and supervisors in utilization of resources, resolving problems, and determining funding/resource requirements. Works with commanders and supervisors to create spend plans and coordinates with Comptroller Flight to integrate into the overall base budget. Compiles findings and makes recommendations for development and implementation of procedures for financial management and budgeting functions in support of organizational programs/activities. Provides advice on budget and related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, and status and use of funds. Compiles, prepares, and conveys information about the budget and programs of the organization. Prepares guidance on financial management procedures and/or interpretation of standard procedures and regulations on the various phases of budget administration. Conducts training for functional contacts and program managers in assigned organizations.
2. Uses financial management and other automated systems and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Performs quality checks of the organization's automated system database information, working with appropriate point of contact to resolve any significant problems. Uses available computer software programs to produce required budget reports, plans, schedules, etc. Uses computer products to facilitate effective analyses of budget information. Analyzes diverse financial management technical methods, techniques, precedent cases, and procedures to resolve an extensive range of difficult financial issues or problems. Balances all accounts with the Comptroller Flight's Budget Office. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations; reliability of financial reporting; compliance with policies, regulations, applicable laws and guidance; and ensures that internal controls are in place.
3. Provides interpretation of financial guidance to unit commanders, Resource Advisors (RA's), orderly room personnel, and others. For travel functions this includes determining appropriate remarks, various per diem rates, meal statements, and lodging availability. Briefs entitlements for deployments, schools, long tours, and newcomer orientations. Assists financial manager and agency program coordinators in briefing the use and payment of the government travel card and of the government purchase card. Advises Commanders, Commercial vendors, and Travelers answering a variety of financial management inquiries. Reviews and audits invoices and travel claims to ensure compliance with internal controls. Notifies the chain of command of suspected fraud, waste, and mismanagement. Assists the Comptroller Staff in internal reviews for compliance and fraud prevention such as the Random Travel audit, Tri-annual Open Document Listing Review, Dual-comp, Personnel Reliability Audit, and military special duty pays. Verifies and validates commitments, obligations, and all supporting documents as mandated by the Tri-Annual Review. Reviews audit and Inspector General (IG) reports and corrects problems. Complies with quality assurance initiatives, internal control review guides, and self-inspection checklists. Performs random audits on travel claims as mandated by higher headquarters and manually records audited vouchers in the automated system.
Physical Demands:
The work is generally performed in a typical office setting. There are no special physical requirements to perform work. Use of a personal computer or CRT and printers are mandatory.
Working Environment:
The employee works in an office with adequate heating, ventilation, and lighting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are required.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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):
Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Finance, Oral Communication, and Technology Application
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume (mandatory) Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. Student transcript showing conferred Degree (if applicable).
4. If you are a permanent federal employee (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit copy of your SF 50 with your application.
5. Additional documentation (if required in the vacancy announcement).
Additional information is available at our web site: local intranet address https://pr-arng-web/HRO or outside Internet address http://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/hro
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLECONSIDERATION.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10879364
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/574985200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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