About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-0503-7, Fiscal Resources Tech located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE BOSTON in BOSTON, Massachusetts.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience comparing budget submissions and cross checking the overall accuracy of total estimates across accounts, object classes, and line items. Experience providing technical training to other financial management personnel with regard to budget spreadsheets, accounting ledgers, reconciliation processes, and discrepancy identification resolution. Experience preparing recurring internal and external reports, analyses and recommendations for appropriate action. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a Fiscal Resources Tech and be responsible for serving as a Fiscal Resources Technician assisting the Finance and Accounting Division Chief in providing technician work in support of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal operations to the Base staff, units, and customers. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Reviews and reconciliates Program Element Status (PES) reports for assigned staff accounts which encompass numerous Allotment Fund Control (AFC) codes in Core Accounting System (CAS). Funds managers are kept informed of the current status of their funds. Maintains official accounting records by reviewing data, monitoring account activity, and resolving problems to ensure that all financial transactions are properly executed and recorded in Core Accounting System (CAS) in a timely manner. Reviews financial activities to determine adherence to current policies and procedures. Conducts periodic account reviews to identify real or potential situations of deficient or omitted account reconciliation, undelivered order validation, and similar tasks.RequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a public clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.