- Position Title
- FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN
- Agency
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Announcement Number
- H-DEA-24-12459619-DE-CS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 1, 2024 to Friday, July 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your 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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your 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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN, GS-0503-06/07 position with the Federal government. Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN GS-06 level.
2.
Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN GS-07 level.
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Maintains books, ledgers, journals, and related other accounting documents and files.
4.
Verifies source documents for accuracy and determines necessary accounting transactions.
5.
Prepares and ensures sufficient funds have been obligated and totals are correct.
6.
Validates and processes accounting transactions such as but not limited to: obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, earnings, collections, expenditure vouchers, costs transfers, rejected transactions, interfund bills, and transactions for/by others.
7.
Makes final purchasing obligations as a Purchase Card Holder (PCH), subject to signatory approval only.
8.
Responsible for accounts requiring reconstruction for accuracy and quality.
9.
Responsible for selecting the appropriate allowance for the commitment or obligations of funds.
10.
Makes cash payments to the agency's employees and deputized Task Force Officers upon receipt of documents signed by appropriate approving officials.
11.
Balances the cash daily in order to maintain and reconcile an organization's checking account.
12.
Knowledge of various accounting regulations, laws and requirements to ensure compliance and recommended actions.
13.
Prepares imprest fund replenishment packages in accordance with guidelines.
14.
Audits all accounts eligible for closure and initiates any actions required to bring accounting records to a closed status.
15.
Performs fiscal year-end review and closeout of accounts.
16.
Prepares and provides timely information for reports or documents as requested by the managers in the office providing follow up on flagged documents, such as inactive or unliquidated obligations.
17.
Reconciles travel and transportation vouchers and authorized obligation documents to ensure the correctness of accounting data referenced in the disbursement voucher.
18.
Ensures validity and status of unfilled order balances, unliquidated obligations, and outstanding commitments.
19.
Responsible for analyzing fund balances in accordance with agency's accounting system, such as Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) and other automated programs.
20.
Reviews purchase orders, contracts, and travel orders pertaining to claims or other similar documents against obligated funds.
21.
Maintains cash and voucher logs electronically in support of the IMPREST Program for the Division.
22.
Conducts research of current accounts, historical data, and source documents to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.
23.
Examines and verifies completeness of automated accounting system entries.
24.
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 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 give may be investigated. I understand that I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.