USA Staffing

Position Title: Financial Management Specialist
Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number: 22-DE-HRC0286783-KLR Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 to Monday, October 17, 2022

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources. USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

1. Specialized Experience
Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience which includes providing: (a) financial management operations services (preparation, examination, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data, records, and reports), management advice, and assistance; and (b) financial management system services (plan, design, test, analyze, implement, and maintain applicable financial and reporting systems).

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. My experience does not match the choice above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Selective Placement Factor
Do you possess experience with international vendor invoicing and banking systems and the US Treasury payment processes, including US Treasury special payments systems and international transfer systems? NOTE: Experience must be documented in your resume:

A. Yes

B. No

3. GS-5 - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.

A. I possess at least three years of progressively responsible experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service. This experience demonstrates my ability to: analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

B. I have successfully completed four full years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree.

C. I possess a combination of experience and post high school education that together meets the requirements for this position.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as described.

E. None of the above

4. Which financial management activities have you performed in a professional setting?

A. Determining cost and expenses.

B. Analyzing cash management processes.

C. Managing the collection of funds.

D. Reporting financial activities.

E. Managing cost and expenses.

F. Ensuring compliance with appropriate internal controls.

G. Managing the transmission of financial data.

H. Disbursing funds.

I. Managing debt collection activities.

J. Managing investment of excess operating cash.

K. Obtaining and managing banking services.

L. None of the above.

5. . I have professional experience in the following areas:

A. Accounting.

B. Budgeting.

C. Financial services.

D. Financial reporting.

E. Financial management.

F. None of the above.

6. In which of the following events have you communicated verbally or made oral presentations?

A. Speeches

B. Conferences

C. Meetings

D. One-on-One discussions

E. Telephone inquiries

F. Training

G. Technical assistance

H. Interviews

I. Executive Briefings

J. Technical Briefings

K. None of the above

7. Select the oral communication activities you have performed on a regular or recurring basis in a professional setting.

A. Met with high level officials, clients, or customers.

B. Represented a work group or organization at meetings.

C. Responded to telephone requests.

D. Acted as primary liaison with other organizations.

E. Answered public inquiries.

F. None of the above.

8. Which response best reflects your highest level of experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others in a work setting?

A. I do not have prior experience of this nature.

B. I have partnered with one person with a shared objective to accomplish work.

C. I have worked on a team with my peers, each of whom had a designated separate role.

D. I have worked on a team with individuals from different organizations, groups, or offices and have guided others to work effectively in a team environment.

E. In a supervisory or leadership capacity, I have created an atmosphere for teamwork, cooperation, and productivity, which had a positive impact.

F. None of the above.

9. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience working cooperatively with others.

A. I have worked on a team with individuals from different divisions, organizations, or offices and completed my assigned tasks.

B. I have worked on a team with individuals from different divisions, organizations, or offices and have guided others to work effectively in a team environment.

C. I have led a group with the objective to achieve goals by sharing or integrating ideas, knowledge, skills, information, support, resources, responsibility and recognition.

D. None of the above

10. Choose the statement that best describes your experience in taking initiative without waiting for direction.

A. I have frequently taken initiative without waiting for direction.

B. I have taken initiative without waiting for direction many times.

C. I have taken initiative without waiting for directions a few times.

D. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

11. Do you have professional experience analyzing management processes and developing recommendations for improvement?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Choose the statements that describe your experience ensuring customer satisfaction.

A. I have conducted meetings with customers to assess satisfaction and ensure needs are met.

B. I have established or modified office priorities to address customer needs.

C. I have evaluated and modified services and products to improve and ensure quality customer service.

D. I have investigated, researched, and resolved customer issues.

E. I have established metrics or other means of analysis to measure customer service and ensure timely and accurate actions.

F. I have provided customer service that was favorably recognized by a colleague, supervisor or the customer.

G. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

13. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

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