Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) is unique among the thirteen Circuit Courts of Appeal. It has nationwide jurisdiction in a variety of subject areas, including international trade, government contracts, patents, trademarks, certain money claims against the United States government, federal personnel, veterans' benefits, and public safety officers' benefits claims. For additional information about our court please click here.
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Clarification from the agency
This job is open until filled. A FBI Background; Master Background Investigation High Sensitive Check is required.
Duties
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Finance and Procurement Supervisor. The Finance and Procurement Supervisor (Financial and Procurement Manager) performs professional and supervisory work related to day-to-day financial, procurement, budget, and property management for the Finance and Procurement Office (FPO). The incumbent serves as a first-line supervisor over FPO employees and ensures compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls. The Finance and Procurement Supervisor (Financial and Procurement Manager) position is a member of the Administrative Services Office (ASO) management team and assists the unit manager with the overall planning and management of the ASO. This position reports directly to the Assistant Circuit Executive for Administrative Services and is expected to work on-site in Washington, D.C., with limited telework availability.
For a full list of Duties, please visit: https://cafc.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/HR/JobAnnouncements/CAFC-24-02-FinanceandProcurementSupervisor.pdf.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Reimbursement for relocation is not available. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
Employees of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are excepted service appointments. Federal government civil service classifications or regulations do not apply. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C.§ 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.§1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
Qualifications
At a minimum, candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and specialized experience as outlined below.
- CL-28 ($79,339 - $128,992): Candidates must possess at least three years of progressively responsible specialized experience that provided knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial and/or procurement management such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, procurement, or financial reporting.
- CL-29 ($94,359 - $153,366): Candidates must possess at least three years of progressively responsible specialized experience that provided knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial and/or procurement management such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, procurement, or financial reporting. At least one of the three years of experience must have been specialized experience in supervisory or managerial professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management. In addition, at least one year of specialized experience must have been at or equivalent to the CL-28 (GS-12).
- CL-30 ($111,507 - $181,228): Candidates must possess at least four years of progressively responsible specialized experience that provided knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial and/or procurement management such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, procurement, or financial reporting. At least two of the four years of experience must have been specialized experience in supervisory or managerial professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management. In addition, at least one year of specialized experience must have been at or equivalent to the CL-29 (GS-13).
Required Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including judicial officers or senior executive leadership.
- Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, in an office environment.
- Demonstrated strong writing and editing abilities in a professional environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment.
Preferred Competencies
- Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
- Experience working in the federal judiciary.
- Knowledge of and experience with the Judiciary Integrated Financial Management System (JIFMS).
- Prior financial, budget, procurement, or accounting experience, preferably in government/public sector.
- Completion of a Federal Judicial Center (FJC) leadership program or Institute for Court Management (ICM) Certified Court Manager/Certified Court Executive program.
- Completion of the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) program.
Education
At a minimum, candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based upon review of their qualifications and the application package.
Required Documents
Cover letter, résumé, and completion of the provided online application (AO 78) and testing modules. See instructions for "How to Apply."
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Application Process
To be considered application packages must include:
- Cover letter of no more than two pages, wherein the applicant describes the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience that would make them well qualified to fill this position.
- Resume outlining educational background, employment history, and other relevant information.
- Completion of the online AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment.
- Completion of the online cognitive and customer service test.
Once you have the cover letter and résumé (items 1 and 2 above) readily accessible in PDF format, follow the below link to submit your files and complete the online AO-78 and online tests (items 3 and 4 above): https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-IHI38JNCA?u=116354.
Applicants who require an exception to the online application may contact Human Resources to request an alternate method using the following email: hr@cafc.uscourts.gov.
Next steps
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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