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Job SummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5133000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.
QualificationsAREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be excepted onboard permanent Title 5 employees in the IL Army National Guard. Minimum Education Requirement: MUST possess A Bachelor's degree in accounting; OR - A degree in a related field (such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in accounting (which can include up to 6 hours of business law). OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience for the GS-13 level which includes at least 1 year in the lower-level GS-12, experience managing or directing a comprehensive program of financial policy and control that constitutes a major component of an organization's management; formulating, justifying, and executing multi-million dollar budgets supporting complex, multi-mission operations; serve as a principal advisor to senior leadership on fiscal policies, resource allocation, and statutory control of federal funds; develop and maintain integrated financial management systems (including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting). SPECIALIZED SUPERVIOSRY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Major DutiesAs a FINANCIAL MANAGER (TITLE 5), GS-0505-13, you will serve as the Chief Financial Officer (FM) for the state Army National Guard (ARNG). Determine the impact of programs, establishes financial policies, and ensures compliance with fiduciary responsibilities. Exercise full supervisory responsibilities, including selecting candidates, developing performance standards, appraising performance, resolving complaints, initiating disciplinary actions, and identifying developmental needs for subordinates. Coordinate financial programs that support national and worldwide missions by translating actions into meaningful information for leadership and management decision-making. Provide advisory services through briefings, conferences, and committee meetings to the Adjutant General (AG), senior staff, and other councils. Write, implement, and maintain an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG. Determine the significant impact of projected DoD, DA, NGB, and other government programs on the state's fiscal policies and implements appropriate courses of action. Serve as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniarily liable for these disbursements. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive listRequirementsIAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. May be required to successfully complete a supervisor probationary period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 2/24). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7, Joint Ethics Regulation, Effective May 15, 2024 Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Must achieve the appropriate certification level for their positions within 2 years: FM Certification Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Priority Placement for Military Reserve and National Guard Technicians Priority Placement for Military Reserve and National Guard Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Priority Placement for Retained Grade Employees.