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Open nationwide to members of the Ohio Air National Guard or current military members eligible to become members of the OHANG. Recruitment incentive may be available.

As a FINANCIAL MANAGER, GS-0505-13, you will perform the following duties:

(1) Directs the financial management policy in support of the Air National Guard installation to include dissimilar geographically separated units. As the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air (Fiscal), holds statutory authority and responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all Federal funds allocated to the installation. Determines the impact and implements courses of action regarding projected DOD, OSD, USAF, NGB, Inter-Service, and non-DoD federal government programs that affect Air National Guard plans, policies, and missions. Problem resolution extends beyond fiscal management and requires internal synchronization, the coordination of external offices at all base command levels, and the involvement of financial entities outside the base.

(2) Serves as the principal financial advisor and technical expert to the Wing Commander, Senior Management Staff, GSU Commanders, and the Financial Management Board. Provides financial advisory services that contribute substantially to the plans, policies, decisions, and objectives of senior management. Comprehends the unique mission, philosophy, and concepts of operation of commands or divisions subordinate to the Wing Commander in order to guarantee the financial success of related programs. Maintains a high level of mission awareness by regularly attending staff meetings, formal briefings, and spontaneous informal sessions chaired or called by the Wing Commander. Represents the Wing at nationwide financial meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops to determine the impact of Higher Headquarters decisions on local programs. Provides advice to management to facilitate decisions regarding the extent of federal financial support for permanent and temporary civilian employment, unit flying requirements, real property maintenance and services (including environmental), logistics and administrative support, base security and firefighting capabilities, medical and counter narcotics programs, ancillary and specialty training, military clothing and subsistence, and discretionary funding levels for travel, general supplies and equipment, information technology equipment and communications, and other contract services. Analyzes deficiencies and recommends to the Wing Commander and Senior Management Staff the direction or alternatives to correct or achieve desired funding levels or actions. Explains, illustrates, and ensures the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of financial management products briefed to senior management. Exercises dual fiduciary responsibilities to the Wing Commander and the United States Property and Fiscal Officer and implements actions to be taken on the use of federal financial resources in assuring the objectives of the Wing Commander and Adjutant General's Department are fully received, considered, and finalized.

(3) Functions as the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air(Fiscal) under ANGI 36-2, the accounting station's Certification Officer under the provisions of the Certification Officers Act of 1996, and as an agent of the US Treasury for all ANG federal disbursements and the associated pecuniary liabilities thereof. Incumbent is responsible for interpretation and implementation of all Comptroller General decisions as to the legality, propriety, and solvency of all payments and entitlements, and for ensuring all expenditures are in compliance with federal statutes. Implements sufficient internal controls that preclude Anti-Deficiency Act violations or obligations above the stated annual or multi-annual authorities, limitations, and dollar thresholds. Researches, determines, and advises management regarding the use of non-appropriated funds when applicable. Ensures the proper documentation, accounting, and auditability of non-appropriated funds, and their traceability to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer as required in accordance with Air Force instructions or applicable state laws.

(4) Directs and monitors the development, compilation, review, and submission of the annual financial plan, and conversion financial plans on an as-required basis. Provides reliable fiscal and managerial data or information for short-term and long-range plans by analysis of mission requirements, rates of expenditure, programmatic and unforeseen changes, and funded or unfunded requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D1540000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Conditions of employment

Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: O3 through O5

Compatible Military Assignments: 065F3

Other Requirements:

1.Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

2.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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

5.This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

6.The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements.

7.Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 2/24). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7, Joint Ethics Regulation, Effective May 15, 2024

THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 3 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities for these individual occupational requirements:

- 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.

Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.

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):

• Advanced Financial Management
• Performance Measurement

This position is being announced concurrently as an AGR position. To view the AGR job announcement, please visit the Ohio National Guard jobs page at https://www.ong.ohio.gov/members/ohang/agr/index.html#agr.

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

1. Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.

2. Official Transcripts

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