Job summary

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST (TEMP) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5125000 and is part of JFHQ-G8, located in Draper, UT, with the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. The selecting supervisor is Mr. Trent Miller. Temporary appointments may be terminated or extended in accordance with regulatory guidance and at management's discretion.

Major duties

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Manages, directs and executes wide spectrum pay operations (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay) for States USPFO customers which requires the development of policies and procedures unique to each command in an environment of constantly changing priorities and missions. Develops policies, coordinates, and performs all military pay functions for organizations at all levels of serviced installations. Confers and resolves all problem areas related to the branch's administrative and functional responsibilities in relation to DCPS and its related accounting interfaces. Ensures the accurate processing of payroll, debts, and miscellaneous entitlements, while applying quality assurances techniques. Assists with resolving complex functional problems within the pay system and affected customers. Conducts analysis to determine the effectiveness of operations, compliance with established policies and procedures, reliability of transactions and validity of supporting documentation. Manages the review of a variety of financial policies, guidelines, data, documents, reports, processes and procedures to determine trends preventing accurate payments. Identifies actual and potential problem areas and develops actions and taskings to improve operations, correct deficiencies and resolve all discrepancies, differences and problems posed by internal and external sources. Exercises accountability and leadership oversight of audits and operational reviews performed by the Internal Control and Quality Review units to ensure correct and proper execution of DoD guidance, policies, and procedures with respect to all previously mentioned pay operations. Coordinates and participates in the development and presentation of pay policy and execution training for customers and staff. Incorporates new ideas and methodologies and applies new and innovative practices as appropriate. Monitors the organization's internal metrics and other performance measurement indicators. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 2 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. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. This is a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 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, your organization, and its changing mission. Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualification

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position. **Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; 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; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1-year experience at the GS-0501-11 level. (Must submit SF 50 to validate claim) OR Knowledge of laws, DOD Directives, finance regulations and financial management and operating procedures relative to the entitlements and allowances related to the payment of military personnel, civilian personnel, vendors, and travelers. Knowledge of Pay Systems supporting Military Services and Defense Agencies sufficient to identify weaknesses, recommend work around solutions to ensure pay transactions areaccurately processed and are in compliance with applicable pay regulations. This includes knowledge of a variety of procedures and techniques which enable the incumbent to workwith payroll systems and recognize numerous types of transactions, reporting requirements and documents, database applications, different pay schedules and entitlements and theability to manage and analyze data to develop a trend. Knowledge of the overall DFAS mission and functions, operation, and relationships to other agencies to respond to special inquiries and task organizations for information and responses. Knowledge of management and organizational techniques, systems and procedures to perform studies related to management improvement, productivity improvement andmanagement controls to analyze and evaluate criteria for the enhancement of all assigned Pay programs (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay). Ability to apply fact-finding and investigative techniques to perform studies and analysis of data and the ability to research and analyze directive and regulations to assess theirimpact on current and planned operational initiatives. Skill in preparing reports and in organizing and delivering briefings to managers, State leadership and adjacent directorates to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. OR Education - see below

Education

Substitute for specialized experience - Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. The awarded college degree should be in one of the following disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. **You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.** As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0501-11 positions and dependent on each position's certification level, the employee must complete the higher financial management certification within 24 months of appointment to the position.

Evaluations

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. Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: 1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position. 2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position. 3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.