FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes detailed knowledge of the financial policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of disbursing operations. Knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of the agency; US Treasury policies, banking processes, regulatory procedures, and administrative and financial management systems. Knowledge of information technology software and hardware to analyze and interpret financial data. Knowledge of techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, and efficiency of, disbursement operations; reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed one year of graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Finance, Financial Management or Accounting. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-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-06 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 commonly used accounting methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and processes and the ability to articulate this information to employees, supervisors, budget analysts, disbursing agents, managers and Commanders both at the local and command level. And knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations. 2. Knowledge of financial management (military pay, civilian pay, travel) and accounting terminology/structures and the interrelationship of accounts and the effect of transactions on the overall system of ledgers. 3. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish required tasks with understanding of how the internal systems interact and relate to input/output data. 4. Ability to gather facts, assemble and analyze data reflected in accounting reports; evaluate methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions and correct deficiencies to reconcile transactions and balance accounts 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of various levels of management within the federal and/or private sectors. 6. Knowledge of resource management security regulations, practices, and procedures. And ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to justify, defend, present and/or advise on accounting, disbursing, payroll or travel processes and actions. 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. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over the disbursing operations for Davis Monthan AFB, to manage nonsupervisory cashiers, paying agents, change fund custodians, collection and disbursing agents assigned under Davis Monthan AFB.