- Position Title
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
- Agency
- Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
- Announcement Number
- DE-12471772-24-ALB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 to Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Financial Assistant position. Your Resume and the Responses you provide to this Assessment Questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the Best Qualified (possess the Specialized Experience needed to qualify) for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your Resume and Supporting Documents. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Note: If you are a Current Federal Employee, a COMPLETE Copy of your CURRENT Performance Appraisal or Appraisal within 18 months of the Date of Application is required with your application to validate that you meet Requirements for this position.
Note: If you are a Current Federal Employee, a COMPLETE Copy of your CURRENT Performance Appraisal or Appraisal within 18 months of the Date of Application is required with your application to validate that you meet Requirements for this position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that Best describes the Specialized Experience you fully possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Financial Assistant at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs.
3.
Provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
4.
Knows about available products and services.
5.
Committed to providing quality products and services.
6.
Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas.
7.
Plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies.
8.
Uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to take recommendations.
9.
Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information.
10.
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
11.
Works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
12.
Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Failure to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.