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Position Title
Supervisory Financial Management Specialist
Agency
National Labor Relations Board
Announcement Number
NL24IX12408091ZA Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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)
2. 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
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, Performance Appraisal and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you
  • complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
  • receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
  • return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
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6. Eligibility Question Stem Language

Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
  • Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles: current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles 
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) 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 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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7. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, Performance Appraisal and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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8. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
 
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9. Eligibility Question Stem Language

Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
  • Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
  • Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
  • Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, 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; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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10. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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11. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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12. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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13. 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
If eligible, 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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. How did you hear about National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and/or this Notice of Vacancy? (Note: Responses only serve to provide data to improve NLRB's recruiting activities.) (limit characters)
2. If your response to this question was College or University Career Services, NLRB Employee, or Other, please specify.

If your response to this question, was Recruiting Event, please specify event or Bar Code Number - if applicable.
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3. This is not a remote position.

The selected candidate will be expected to report in person to work.

Do you acknowledge that this is not a remote position?
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4. Are you registered with the Selective Service? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Financial Management Specialist GS-0501-15 position with the National Labor Relations Board. Please select the responses that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position. (limit characters)
1. Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-14, that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the following duties?
  • Experience providing financial auditing advice, guidance, and operational support to senior management; and
  • Experience developing documentation, conducting assessments, and testing key processes associated with financial reporting (OMB Circular A-123); and
  • Experience reviewing and auditing financial statements and related reports; and
  • Experience providing planning, oversight, remediation plans, and/or business process control reviews for the agency and/or program office.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Select the response that best describes your experience developing Standard Operating Procedures, financial policy, and programs to ensure effective internal concepts and practices.
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3. Select the response that best describes your experience assisting with planning and reviewing process controls for internal control projects.
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4. Select the response that best describes your experience ensuring processes are covered by internal controls and are in compliance with the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act.
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5. Select the response that best describes your experience providing administrative and technical guidance to support program requirements and goals.
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6. Select the response that best describes your experience facilitating and/or coordinating training based on subordinates' developmental needs.
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7. Select the response that best describes your experience assigning work and audit test to subordinates of multiple work groups to effectively deliver results as prescribed in the OMB Circular A-123.
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8. Select the response that best describes your experience reviewing internal processes of financial reports and activities.
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9. Select the response that best describes your experience recommending solutions for internal offices in order develop requirements, policy objectives and implementation plans to ensure accuracy.
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10. Select the response that best describes your experience with the knowledge of statistics, quantitative and qualitative analysis, projection of cash flows, and performance-based budgeting.
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11. Select the response that best describes your experience overseeing processes for budget, accounting operations, payments, debts, and annual audits.
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12. Select the response that best describes your experience evaluating the work performance of subordinates, contractors, and service providers to assess risk of financial systems and activities.
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13. Select the response that best describes your experience with the knowledge of the Enterprise Risk Management program with the ability guide enterprise level operations in achieving agency goals and objectives. (limit characters)
14. Select the response that best describes your experience coordinating financial planning with office staff.
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15. Select the response that best describes your experience collaborating and interacting with various external and internal program offices to achieve agency goals.
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16. Select the response that best describes your experience preparing briefings and written reports to provide presentations to leadership within the agency.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. As noted in the vacancy announcement, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:

* Understand this warning,
* Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and
* Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.

Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
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