Clarification from the agency

All current or former career/career-conditional federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility; Eligible applicants under: Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); VRA; 30% Disabled Veterans; CTAP/ICTAP within the local commuting area. Special Hiring Authorities include Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA); Former Public Land Corps (PLC) members, Schedule A, Peace Corps and VISTA, Military Spouse, OPM Interchange Change Agreement, etc.

The Regional Financial Manager provides strategic financial leadership for the Northeast Region, overseeing budget formulation, execution, and financial management. The position advises regional leadership, ensures compliance with Federal financial laws and policies, directs financial accountability across diverse funding sources, and supervises a team of budget and financial professionals.

• Provides regional financial leadership, overseeing all budget formulation, execution, control, and financial reporting for the Northeast Region.
• Advises regional leadership and park superintendents on Federal budget laws, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with NPS, DOI, OMB, and Congressional requirements.
• Develops and implements regional budget strategies, analyzes financial data, interprets legislation, and prepares materials for Congressional and executive-level budget processes.
• Leads regional financial management oversight, ensuring internal controls, accountability, and compliance across complex and varied funding sources.
• Supervises a multi-grade team of financial and budget professionals, overseeing staffing, performance management, training, and adherence to Equal Opportunity, safety, and labor-management requirements.

Physical Demands: Work is mostly sedentary, although occasional travel to remote sites and areas is required. Regional trips and site visits to gather information and review park budget activities may require travel in extreme conditions and modes of travel.

Working Conditions: Work is most often performed in an office setting including attendance at meetings and participating in group activities. Travel, as described above, is performed on an intermittent basis.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

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.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments and must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

You must have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the federal government (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include: Leading budget formulation and execution for a complex organization, ensuring compliance with Federal financial laws and policies. Providing authoritative financial guidance to senior leadership on budget strategy, resource needs, and legislative or policy impacts. Conducting financial management analysis across multiple funding sources and strengthening internal controls and accountability. Resolving complex financial or budget issues involving multiple programs, appropriations, or organizational entities. Supervising financial and budget staff, directing workload, evaluating performance, and ensuring Equal Opportunity and compliance with policy requirements.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Planning and Evaluating
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Competence

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a panel resume review. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position based on competencies above. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of those competencies. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened).

Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.

If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.

The following documents are required & must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2026.

1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held & duties performed, with dates specified in month & year format, & indicate hours worked per week. If military/civilian, include your rank and/or grade. Your resume must clearly show how long you have held each grade in a federal position. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages & resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must have a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to be readable & prevent excessive content. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited & will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation such as:
   • Federal employees/former federal employees must submit a copy of their latest or last SF-50 reflecting career or career-conditional status in the competitive service, shows position title/series/grade & an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held, if not reflected on your latest SF-50. Examples 50s include: Promotion/Within Rate Increases/ Appointment SF-50s. NOT an Award SF-50. Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume & required SF-50s. Your last Federal performance appraisal plan for your last position must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent. If the SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the one-year time-in-grade, as required by this announcement. In this instance, your resume must clearly show that you held that grade for one-year
   • Veterans Preference Documentation (e.g. DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter as appropriate)
   • Documentation for the LMWFA eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
   • Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
     • Veterans Preference Documentation:
       • Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service & Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
       • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
       • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, & if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
     • Performance Appraisals & Awards:
     • • All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record & signed by a supervisor. If submitting a performance appraisal not dated within the last 18 months, a statement as to why it is the most recent must be submitted. If no appraisal is available, you must submit a statement as to why it is not available (including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level).
4. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee (RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential & duty location; & 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
5. Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e. Schedule A/VRA/Peace Corps/AmeriCorp Vista/former PLC member/certain Military Spouses/30% or More Disabled Veterans/Pathways Interns who have met the eligibility requirements for noncompetitive conversion, etc.) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
6. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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