Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. Due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Many', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

As a Transportation Finance Specialist, you will:

• Work with the Lead Financial Manager to implement and conduct financial management system reviews and evaluations of the financial management program.
• Delegated Alternate Fund Certifying Officer. Provide fund oversight and accountability for several appropriations from program development to final execution and closeout.
• Serve as a technical resource on FHWA procedures and guidance on Federal Laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives related to finance considerations applicable to the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP).
• Collect, review, and analyze financial data from the official accounting system. Prepare various reports, analyses and other technical materials for review by the Financial Manager and other CFL Leadership.
• Promote teamwork and the exchange of ideas between FHWA and State local government in the conduct of the Financial Integrity Review and Evaluation (FIRE) program. Serve as a technical advisor for FHWA division personnel on various phases of auditing.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses knowledge of various accounting theories and other financial regulations, practices, and procedures to successfully manage fund oversight and accountability for multiple appropriations, overseeing the process from program development through final execution and closeout. They should be adept at performing financial management system reviews and evaluations, providing technical advice on various phases of auditing, and serving as a technical advisor to division personnel. We seek a professional that is detail-oriented and capable of analyzing financial processes and documentation. Communication skills, both orally and in writing, and expertise in handling specialized, complex financial functions are highly desired.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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 the 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.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience conducting financial management oversight and accountability AND
• Experience preparing general ledger reports, completing monthly reconciliation activities and completing a thorough analysis; AND
• Experience providing technical advice on cost accounting and billing procedures such as developing procedures and/or proposing policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Accounting Operations : Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.
• Control of Funds: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and requirements for maintaining control and accountability of obligations and expenditures for all appropriations and fund accounts (for example, revolving, non-appropriated, multiyear, and singleyear appropriations).
• Planning & Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For this announcement, applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the basic qualifications for this position. The applications of individuals who meet the basic qualifications will be assessed to validate that the applicant possesses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the level of proficiency needed to perform the job successfully. Applicants who are found to possess the necessary KSAs to perform the job may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

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