Supervisory Financial Specialist

Duties
As a Supervisory Financial Specialist at the GS-0501-15 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Administration of financial management to include establishment of financial policies, procedures, system updates, and training.Budget formulation and execution.Management of obligations, accruals, expenditures, and vendor/party processing.Procurement and administration of contracts primarily to support the custody, management, and disposal of seized and forfeited assets.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or National.Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable determination of suitability for a Public Trust position.May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probation period.Status Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement. QualificationsTIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Status applicants must provide an SF50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF50 must include the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, type of service (Competitive or Excepted) and career status (career or career-conditional). No award SF50 will be accepted as proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.
One year at the GS-14 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 grade level.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply.To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must meet the following:Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:

Providing administrative and technical oversight through intermediate project managers and/or team leads for project teams, technical specialists, and support staff;Applying methods of quantitative and/or qualitative analysis to measure the effectiveness and performance of financial management programs, policies, procedures, and/or practices;Communicating vertically and horizontally to ensure management, staff, and stakeholders have common understanding of the status of financial management program activities, important developments, and unusual or controversial issues; ANDPreparing and/or reviewing responses to financial management audit findings to strengthen weaknesses and close gaps in internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.When citing your experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your experience. If your resume does not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Additional informationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you receive the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. For additional information about ICTAP eligibility click here.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the agency with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. For additional information about CTAP eligibility click here.Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized. Help

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Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and incentive awards submitted in your application package will be available to the selecting official for review and consideration.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Financial ManagementHuman Capital ManagementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingAccountabilityCustomer ServiceDecisivenessFlexibilityInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingResilience
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.