Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau- Division of Program Implementation.
You will be selected work in one of the following locations:
Duties
The incumbent serves as a Financial Management Specialist and technical resource in the planning, and implementation of financial management for Children's Bureau grant and fiscal program requirements. The incumbent performs a variety of financial management duties and must have knowledge of financial management principles and procedures in carrying out assignments. Acts as an expert financial management specialist, advising on matters of financial issues. The specialist is considered an expert and authority in providing professional program direction for eligibility and compliance review and monitoring activities of child and family services programs throughout the nation. The specialist also serves as an advisor, technical resource, and ad hoc team lead for the implementation of review and monitoring activities and provides expert advice on the financial aspects of Children's Bureau programs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.
GS-13 Specialized Experience. I Possess At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent In Difficulty And Responsibility To The GS-12 Level In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Public Or Private Sector Experience, That Includes Performing (4) Of The (5) Duties Listed Below:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website
www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable for the specialized experience requirement of this position.
Additional Information
Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages .
INCENTIVES
Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Veterans' Preference - https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/#content
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact Information for whom to contact for more info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. You must contact the HR contact on the vacancy announcement at least three business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. For more information on disability employment, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/
Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Political appointment: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Mid-Atlantic Services Branch at [email protected] for more information.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
Once The Application Process Is Complete, a Review Of The Resume And Supporting Documentation Will Be Made And Compared Against Your Responses To The Assessment Questionnaire To Determine If You Are Qualified For This Job. If, After Reviewing Your Resume And/or Supporting Documentation, a Determination Is Made That You Have Inflated Your Qualifications And/or Experience, You May Lose Consideration For This Position. Please Follow All Instructions Carefully. Errors Or Omissions May Affect Your Eligibility. Category Rating Procedures Will Be Used To Rate And Rank Candidates. The Category Assignment Is a Measure Of The Degree In Which Your Background Matches The Competencies Required For This Position. Qualified Candidates Will Be Ranked Into One Of Three Categories:
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau- Division of Program Implementation.
You will be selected work in one of the following locations:
- San Francisco, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Chicago, Illinois
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Kansas City, Missouri
- New York, New York
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Dallas, Texas
- Seattle, Washington
Duties
The incumbent serves as a Financial Management Specialist and technical resource in the planning, and implementation of financial management for Children's Bureau grant and fiscal program requirements. The incumbent performs a variety of financial management duties and must have knowledge of financial management principles and procedures in carrying out assignments. Acts as an expert financial management specialist, advising on matters of financial issues. The specialist is considered an expert and authority in providing professional program direction for eligibility and compliance review and monitoring activities of child and family services programs throughout the nation. The specialist also serves as an advisor, technical resource, and ad hoc team lead for the implementation of review and monitoring activities and provides expert advice on the financial aspects of Children's Bureau programs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
- If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- One year probationary period may be required
- If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
- Financial disclosure statement may be required.
- Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, this position is covered under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
- Drug Screening Required: No
- Research position: No
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.
GS-13 Specialized Experience. I Possess At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent In Difficulty And Responsibility To The GS-12 Level In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Public Or Private Sector Experience, That Includes Performing (4) Of The (5) Duties Listed Below:
- Providing guidance on financial requirements and reporting aspects related to programs authorized by Titles IV-B and/or IV-E of the Social Security Act and/or the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act;
- Compiling and/or analyzing financial data related to state, tribal or territorial child protective services, foster care, and adoption programs;
- Developing fiscal policies and/or regulations for state, tribal or territorial child protective services, foster care, and adoption programs;
- Implementing financial administration of state, tribal or territorial child protective services, foster care, and adoption programs;
- Conducting research regarding cost allowability and/or identifying applicable limitations of state, tribal or territorial child protective services, foster care, and adoption programs?
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website
www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable for the specialized experience requirement of this position.
Additional Information
Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages .
INCENTIVES
Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Veterans' Preference - https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/#content
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact Information for whom to contact for more info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. You must contact the HR contact on the vacancy announcement at least three business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. For more information on disability employment, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/
Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Political appointment: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Mid-Atlantic Services Branch at [email protected] for more information.
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Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
Once The Application Process Is Complete, a Review Of The Resume And Supporting Documentation Will Be Made And Compared Against Your Responses To The Assessment Questionnaire To Determine If You Are Qualified For This Job. If, After Reviewing Your Resume And/or Supporting Documentation, a Determination Is Made That You Have Inflated Your Qualifications And/or Experience, You May Lose Consideration For This Position. Please Follow All Instructions Carefully. Errors Or Omissions May Affect Your Eligibility. Category Rating Procedures Will Be Used To Rate And Rank Candidates. The Category Assignment Is a Measure Of The Degree In Which Your Background Matches The Competencies Required For This Position. Qualified Candidates Will Be Ranked Into One Of Three Categories:
- Best Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is almost identical to those required by the position.
- Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is very similar to those required by the position.
- Qualified - Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not identify any additional qualifying experience or skill.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Administrative Management
- Financial Management
- Grants Management
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication