Clarification from the agency

All perm, on-board Title 5 NG Employees in the NYNG.

As a Financial Manger, GS-0505-13, you will serve as the Chief Financial Officer (FM) for the state Army National Guard (ARNG). This position is responsible for meeting the congressional intent of the Chief Financial Officer Act. This Act updates the professional standards, responsibilities, duties, and fiduciary liability of the FM. Coordinates financial programs, which support the national and worldwide missions of the Department of Defense (DoD), by translating actions, both past and proposed, into meaningful and relevant information for use in the leadership and management decision-making process. Establishes the methodology for an effective and broad system of financial control ensuring the maximum utilization of all financial resources. Supervises professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in multifunctional tasks.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

- Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;

- Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs;

- Ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives;

- Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff;

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness;

- Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program;

- A broad knowledge of agency operating programs;

- A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management

- Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;

- Skill in training, mentoring, and problem solving;

- Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner;

- Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication;

- Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management occupational series and grade. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Experience preparing a wide variety of financial reports, statements, and data of both a factual and analytical nature. Experience serving as a technical advisor regarding financial issues and plays a key role in meetings and managerial considerations. Experience preparing and submitting financial data, advice, recommendations regarding specific proposals, problems, plans, policies, etc. which or subject to managerial consideration.


"Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program Retained Grade category are eligible to apply with this preference."

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Concepts, Policies and Principles of Finance, Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Finance, and Principles of Finance

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Detailed resume to include employer, job title with to and from dates, duties, responsibilities, and experience gained in each position held. Resumes cannot be more than two pages in length. If the resume provided is longer than two pages, it will not move forward in the qualification process. The resume provided must have relevant experience pertaining to the position in which you are applying to. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.

2. Most recent SF 50 is required. SF 50 must have an effective date within one year of application date.

Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:

Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)

SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and

A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

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