About this role
Job SummaryCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
QualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level. OR Experience: GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience responding to Headquarters, DOJ, and/or Office of Inspector General inquiries. Experience developing and/or implementing changes to the automated accounting system, in compliance with GAAP. Experience reviewing changes to treasury reporting requirements and implementing those changes to agency's reporting. Experience reconciling multiple SGL accounts to include but not limited to assets, liabilities, expenditure, and revenue. GS-13: Experience performing annual certification of accounts receivables. Experience analyzing local financial management work processes and implementing changes (i.e, Institutional Supplements) to improve workflow. Experience performing reviews of General Ledger accounts and verifying accuracy. Experience identifying invalid General Ledger account balances, researching and resolving discrepancies. Experience serving on workgroup to resolve accounting/financial management related issues and provide proposed remediation to Headquarters. Experience identifying accounting errors impacting the preparation of Financial Statements, researched and provide corrective action. OR Combination of Education and Experience: If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Major DutiesServes as a Financial Program Specialist in the Financial Statements Section, Administration Division, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Serves as facilitator and interpreter of BOP policies applicable to the preparation and procedures as well as related management functions for the institutions. Provides oversight and guidance to Central Office, institution, and regional office staff on reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating BOP financial management operations and recommends changes which provide maximum utilization of manpower, funding, and materials. Independently accomplishes various financial and budgetary functions which include reconciliation of proprietary and budgetary accounts, reviewing financial obligations, and ensuring reimbursable agreements are tracked properly for elimination purposes. Proactively identifies changing financial trends and attempts to resolve any problems to avoid an adverse impact on stated management objectives.RequirementsCareer Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement