Operations Associate II

Federal Reserve System•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is seeking a versatile Operations Associate with experience in cash processing. This role requires competence in basic cash handling and accounting skills, including balancing to expected totals, and strong adherence to Custody Control principles and operating procedures. The position is based in Houston, TX.

Requirements

Above average skills may be demonstrated by a high school diploma or GED
1-3 years of work experience involving cash handling, currency processing equipment operation, or cash vault operations and ability to become forklift and power lift certified. Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above.
Physical requirements include ability to push/pull/store containers weighing up to 1200lbs.
Must be able to stand and perform work duties for up to 90% of the workday.
Positive peer relationships and team player mentality.
Composure under pressure and ability to handle stress.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict compliance with established control protocols while processing, validating, securely destroying, and distributing currency.
Demonstrate ability to independently solve problems when balancing operations and resolving discrepancies.
When assigned to High Speed, demonstrate ability to operate advanced high-speed currency counting and shredding equipment, requiring technical proficiency in handling power resets, clearing shredder jams, and performing smooth operator transitions.
When assigned to Shipping/Receiving, demonstrate ability to accurately count and verify deposits (including contaminated currency), fulfill orders from financial institutions for currency/coin, and prepare secure shipments for armored car pickup.
Display intermediate-level expertise in cash handling fundamentals, mathematical skills and the ability to operate and demonstrate aptitude with automated cash systems to balance work and generate reports.
Exhibit intermediate-level understanding of all room functions, cash automated systems and complete required paperwork for routing.
Develop effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and management. Support team members with daily workloads and assist in other areas as needed.
Demonstrates ability to resolve balancing errors and correct their own and other’s errors with little assistance.
May be asked to assist in developing/writing desk/operating procedures as needed.
Display basic PC skills (10-key by touch) and perform basic administrative duties and post volume data for Operations. Assist in process improvement projects through individual and group contact and execute various ad hoc responsibilities as required.