Financial Specialist | Lakewood, CO

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  • Location: Lakewood, CO

  • Company: U.S. Department Of Education

to the bureau. Announcement closing date extended to December 18, 2023 Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required.

Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications). Qualifications At the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to

perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes experience entering, modifying, and retrieving information from large-scale accounting and/or financial systems such as Oracle, FBMS, Concur and/or Treasury systems (Secure Payment System and/or International Treasury System); providing technical expertise to the accounting technicians and client agency administrative staff in the areas of contract payments, vendor payments, federal payments, grant payments, travel payments and/or collections; providing technical expertise on complex regulations pertaining to vendor payments,

travel, and/or collections; and providing training to team members on accounting transactions input into the client's financial system and/or writing user guides, training materials and accounting procedures that communicate accounting regulations and procedures to client accounting and finance offices, employees, supervisors, and managers.

OR B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, if related in one of the following fields: finance and/or business administration ; or LL. B. or J. D. if related (Note: Applicants who select this response must provide transcripts as verification of their education); OR C.

A Combination of education and experience as list above. Applicants must carefully review the information in the " How You Will Be Evaluated " section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle backssment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE : Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.

S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http: //www2. ed. gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog. html Additional information Career Transition Assistance Programs : CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated.

Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i. e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the backssment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: www. usajobs. gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Appointment Authorities : For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Telework Suitability : The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous : This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 1114. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http: //www. uscis. gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Read more Benefits Help A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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