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Position Title
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Agency
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Announcement Number
IBC-24-12212503MB Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 to Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Do you meet any of the following eligibilities? 

  • I am a current employee of the Department of the Interior/Office where this vacancy is being announced and filled 

To verify your eligibility as a current DOI employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:  

  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,  
  • status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1) 
 
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Are you a current Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level, or higher as this position with the same or higher promotion potential?  

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Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential? 

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:  

  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,  
  • status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).  
 
 
 
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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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5.

Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment? 

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist. 

 
 
 
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If applying up to the GS-11 grade level only, are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:  

  • recently separated (within the past 3 years);  
  • are a disabled veteran;  
  • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,  
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal 

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 your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.  

 
 
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7.

Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:  

  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,  
  • are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more 

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 your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.  

 
 
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Preferences
1. My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP). (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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3. Are you a current Interior Business Center (IBC) employee in the Lakewood, CO local commuting area?
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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/or supporting documents. (limit characters)
4. 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-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. Interpret and apply principles, practices and policies of government accounting to financial work.
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6. Research and interpret regulations pertaining to fiscal processes, including billing and collection of accounts receivables and payment processing.
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7. Adhere to governmental reporting requirements in accordance to regulations.
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8. Develop, implement and maintain processing procedures for reimbursable customers.
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9. Research collection, obligation and payment issues to answer customer inquiries.
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10. Review system error warning messages and take necessary corrective action.
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11. Reconcile a variety of financial data including general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
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12. Use an automated accounting system to perform accounting/financial work.
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13. Enter data into an automated accounting system with verifiable accuracy.
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14. Use computerized spreadsheet and word processing software to perform financial work.
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15. Maintain positive working relationships with a variety of clients and employees.
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16. Provide guidance and technical direction to team members.
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17. Disseminate instructions and prioritize the distribution of work in order to meet the organizational goals.
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18. Provide guidance and technical direction in resolving difficult or unusual problems regarding administrative functions of client agencies.
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19. Provide training to new team members on financial operations.
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20. Answer accounting questions from employees, supervisors, financial management specialists and other interested parties.
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21. Explain accounting regulations and procedures to client accounting and finance offices, employees, supervisors, managers, etc.
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22. Provide training to new team members on accounting operations.
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23. Write and review memorandums prepared by team members on work assignments.
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24. Write accounting-related emails, letters and/or memorandums to a large audience including management, customers, team members, etc.
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