About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center (BC), Financial Management Division (FMD). This position oversees the execution of financial policies, processes, and procedures within the organization and is responsible for coordination, and execution of mission support programs that support organizational goals.
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. Specialized Experience Requirement For the GS-11 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Reviewing financial obligations and expenditures; Conducting audits of individual accounts, vendors, etc.; Assisting management on financial planning and management of funds; Reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and resolving billing issues/problems. OR Education at the GS-11 grade level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Management, Finance, Accounting, etc. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience as listed above. For the GS-12 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: . Analyzing, maintaining, or correcting financial accounts for reconciliation. Managing financial systems to ensure all accounting records and reports are accurate. Performing a variety of complex budgetary, administrative, and statistical functions to support budget formulation. Performing tasks involving budget execution by compiling resource data from various financial management reports. Establishing, maintaining, tracking and updating commitments, obligations, and expenditures relative to funding transactions. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-12 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade Requirement: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet this requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesCarries out a variety of complex financial operations and projects involving the design, improvement or revision of a major segment of the FPAC Business Center financial processes.Resolves the day-to-day operating problems involving policies, procedures and financial matters, requiring contact with representatives of FPAC Agencies, other USDA agencies, and others.Develops uniform management policies, principles and guidance for mission area programs within the section.Prepares handbook instructions and updating Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) policy, dockets.Continually reviews regulations, legislation, program policy, operating programs and procedural handbooks, and reports to determine the need for, and effect of, for assigned area of responsibility and recommends improvements in system operationsAdvises FPAC and Business Center officials regarding technical and operational aspects of procedures for effecting solutions to problems.Develops, evaluates and coordinates the implementation of accounting, financial, and program processes and systems; replying to Office of Inspector General (OIG) and General Accountability Office (GAO) audit reports and other requests.Reviews and analyzes financial systems to determine inquiries potential improvement.Has specific and independent responsibility for all financial aspects of the Agency programs.RequirementsYou must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you may be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are unable to reimburse for any fees incurred. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.