Financial Services Technician (D1986000)

Army National Guard Units • Fort Buchanan, PR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Services Technician (GS-0503-8) provides analysis, validation, processing, and correction of financial transactions and issues involving the full range of financial services. The incumbent applies an understanding of interrelated systems and processes across multiple functional areas to ensure the validity and accuracy of disbursements, collections, and adjustments to financial records. The position is with the Puerto Rico Army National Guard at the United States Property & Fiscal Office, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, and requires membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and wearing the military uniform.

The position is a Financial Management Level I certified position. The incumbent must meet Department of Defense and Department of the Army certification requirements, including completing the required certification within two years of appointment and completing required continuing education and training. Continued employment is contingent on required training and successful completion of a physical examination and periodic medical evaluations. The position is designated as essential personnel and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster.

Work is performed in an office setting with ordinary workplace risks and normal safety precautions. Some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending, or sitting, is required; there are no special physical demands. Work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, and irregular or overtime hours may be required.

Requirements

• Membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and meet the military grade requirements.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-07, or equivalent to 24 months of qualifying specialized experience. Qualifying experience includes financial analysis; interpreting and applying financial regulations and policies; researching and resolving financial transaction issues; performing financial services payment-system duties; determining military and civilian pay, allowances, and entitlements; and using financial and personnel systems.
• Fundamental working experience and understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
• Must obtain and maintain a Government Travel Credit Card.
• Must possess a valid Puerto Rico State driver's license to operate a government motor vehicle.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must complete mandatory position training and Financial Management Level I certification requirements within two years of appointment, and maintain required continuing education and training.
• Must successfully complete a physical examination and periodic medical evaluations thereafter.
• Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
• Must maintain a compatible military occupational specialty and military grade as determined by the National Guard Bureau.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of the position.
• Education may substitute for some specialized experience when it is beyond the first 60 semester hours, directly related to the position, and supported by required official or student transcripts. Relevant disciplines include accounting, business, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organizational management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, validate, process, and correct financial transactions and related issues or problems.
• Ensure the validity and accuracy of disbursements, collections, and adjustments to financial records using knowledge of interrelated systems and processes.
• Analyze financial transaction problems, verify and evaluate data, research applicable fiscal laws and procedures, and recommend solutions or systemic changes.
• Perform varied duties involving financial services payment systems and develop or apply financial techniques and methods.
• Determine appropriate pay, allowances, and entitlements for multiple military and civilian statuses, including unique and special pay and entitlement actions.
• Apply information derived from personnel management systems and support Soldier Readiness Processing.
• Schedule, run, and analyze financial system reports.
• Train customers on pay and travel entitlements and associated systems, processes, and reports.
• Complete Financial Management Level I certification requirements and continuing education and training.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed