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Position Title
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Agency
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Announcement Number
IBC-21-MP-11252999BC Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 30, 2021 to Monday, October 18, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Do you meet any of the following eligibilities? 

  • I am currently serving on a permanent career OR career/conditional appointment in the Federal service 

  • I have previously served on a permanent career appointment 

  • I have previously served on a permanent career conditional appointment and have completed 3 years of continuous creditable service 

  • I have held a permanent career or career conditional appointment and have veteran preference 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50 non-award) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.  

 
 
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Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation)?  You must meet the following criteria: 

  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and, 
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and, 
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and, 
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit relevant supporting documentation (e.g. SF-50, documentation of satisfactory performance such as performance evaluations, memorandum of record where the supervisor documented an acceptable performance level, or reference by supervisors, etc.). 

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Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities? 

 I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and 

  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and 

  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and 

  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

 
 
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?  

  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and 

  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and 

  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and 

  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  

 
 
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6.

Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:  

  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,  
  • are entitled to veterans' preference 

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. 

 
 
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7. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Financial Specialist, GS-501-07.
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4. Select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Financial Specialist, GS-0501-09.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Utilize automated tools to perform charge card transactional reconciliations.
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6. Develop reports of data contained in an automated financial or administrative system.
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7. Enter data into an automated financial, banking, or administrative system in order to make changes to a card holder account.
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8. Generate reports of data contained in an automated financial or administrative system.
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9. Enter data into an automated financial, banking, or administrative system, in order to make changes to a record.
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10. Assist in performing analysis of financial transactions to identify violations of existing laws, regulations, and policies.
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11. Assist in providing customer support to users of financial or administrative systems.
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12. Provide input on process improvements for program effectiveness.
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13. Participate in group problem-solving sessions to brainstorm and develop solutions.
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14. Verify financial or cardholder data from various systems to ensure accounts are accurate.
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15. Verify information in an electronic system to ensure data is accurate.
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16. Review incoming charge card applications for new cardholders to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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17. Review applications or forms to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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18. Provide answers to all parts of customer inquiries.
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19. Assist in developing internal operating procedures and/or desktop guides for team members.
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20. Provide written guidance to internal and external customers to address charge card system or process inquiries.
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21. Provide written guidance to customer inquiries.
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22. Utilize proper business writing etiquette in the development of emails and other business-related correspondence.
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23. Review and audit accounts, in order to identify missing or inaccurate information.
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24. Determine the impact of inaccurate or missing information on charge card processes, in order to explain how it will relate to the successful and appropriate function of the customer charge card account.
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25. Determine how missing or inaccurate information in a financial or administrative system impacts customer service outcomes.
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