- Position Title
- FINANCIAL MANAGER
- Agency
- Air Force Civilian Career Training
- Announcement Number
- 6X-CB-12687483-736551-IJS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 10, 2025 to Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Eligibilities
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
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AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
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24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months?
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If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held).
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Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)?
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Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
2.
I am a permanent Air Force civilian employee currently serving in the Financial Management career field community.
3.
I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
4.
I am able and willing to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report as required by this position on a recurring basis.
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I am able and willing to assume a lead/supervisory position.
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This position requires a Mobility Agreement. Organizational mobility has the potential to enhance career progression and mission effectiveness and is an integral part of the Career Broadening experience. You will be required to sign and abide by the provisions of the Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment. Refusal to sign will result in denial of appointment. Please confirm whether you are willing and able to accept a position requiring mobility and to sign a Mobility Agreement as a stipulation of employment.
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This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum requirements needed to qualify for a Financial Manager, GS-0505-15. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes: knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques; knowledge of budgetary policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines; and the ability to interpret new policies and directives as they apply to financial management to meet long and short-range goals.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please 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.
Assess financial condition of an organization to upper management through analysis of financial reports.
3.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures to specific financial issues in support of management decisions.
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Use cost estimating/cost analysis/financial analysis techniques to develop recommendations in support of management decisions.
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Monitor programs, projects, operations, or activities to ensure short and long-term goal are met.
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Provide technical direction to others to achieve program objectives within cost, schedule, and planned performance.
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Review and check financial obligations and transactions to ensure funds are being spent in accordance with annual and/or multi-year budgets.
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Analyze the effects of changes in program plans and funding on the program budget to evaluate the accomplishment of milestones.
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Prepare and justify the budget for assigned program areas in support of management decisions.
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Develop, modify, and/or interpret performance standards.
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Persuade or negotiate with decision-making officials to follow a recommended course of action consistent with established budget policies and objectives.
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Identify employee developmental needs and provide or arrange for training to maintain and improve job performance.
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Provide a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
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 responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.