The Financial Resource Specialist performs a variety of complex duties and assignments in support of the formulation, allocation, utilization, analysis, and reporting of financial resources necessary to accomplish the mission responsibilities of the state, area and field offices of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the Alaska State Office.
This is a time-limited appointment not-to-exceed 3 years with possibility for extension for an additional 2 years upon approval.
Overview
Duties
- The Financial Resources Specialist works in the local state office and performs a variety of complex duties and assignments in support of the formulation, allocation, utilization, analysis, and reporting of financial resources.
- Provides support, guidance, and assistance to the State Conservationist (STC) and State Leadership Team (SLT).
- Projecting, planning, allocating, executing fund certification, managing/tracking, and reporting on the financial and technical assistance resources needed to carry out the business of conservation at the state, area and field levels.
- Analyzes financial information to confirm proper execution of funds in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, and as directed by the state.
- Coordinates with National Service Delivery Teams (NSDTs) to identify and resolve questions and errors related to budget allocation, execution, reporting and payments.
- Research and reviews written materials and documentation pertaining to a variety of issues, processes, and programs, in order to obtain thorough understanding of financial resources issues.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education.
Education
You must submit a copy of your college transcripts or a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify all education requirements.
Additional information
- In addition to salary, compensation also includes a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) of 1.49 (subject to change).
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible.
- Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary in nature and requires no usual physical demands.
- Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment with adequate light, heat, and ventilation.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
