Financial Program Manager (Field Financial Administrator)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

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Duties

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Serves as field financial administrator for field accounting operations which can include numerous factories, and are responsible for advising, analyzing, monitoring, and assisting in all aspects of financial, costing, managerial, property and warehouse management.

Reviews, analyzes and monitors the business operations which include all phases of accounting, shipping, disbursement, stores, construction, budget, personnel and training and the coordination of these activities with production efforts and overall policies for training and rehabilitating inmates.

Continuously audits the financial accounts and records of assigned field locations for accuracy and form of presentation through required monthly reports, special reports, and trend analysis of the data.

Identifies errors or unfavorable trends to the Warden and appropriate corporate staff, and coordinates corrections with the Field Business Office staff.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship is Required.

See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;

2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and

3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:

A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),

Most recent performance appraisal, and

Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education:

GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

GS-12:

Experience in applying generally accepted accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices and cost accounting standards.

Experience in auditing financial accounts and records for accuracy, identifying errors or unfavorable trends, and recommending corrections.

Experience in evaluating production performance, price structure of products and proposed future prices.

Experience working with a complex accounting program which includes, but not limited to Fund Accounting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Accrual Accounting and Payroll Accounting.

GS-13:

Experience in applying extensive knowledge of accounting and cost principles, techniques, and methods in a government setting.

Experience that demonstrates knowledge of the analytical management and problem solving techniques utilized in evaluating the effectiveness of a financial management program.

Experience in analyzing a business group operation specifically in the areas of production performance and inventory evaluation, price structure and proposed future prices.

Experience in providing guidance and technical support in accounting and inventory/property management on unusual and complicated issues such as product line start-up, factory opening/closing, etc.

Experience in maintaining a complex accounting program which includes, but not limited to Fund Accounting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Accrual Accounting and Payroll Accounting.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

The representative rate for this position is $117,081 per annum ($56.10 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Duty Locations:

USP Atwater, CA

FCC Beaumont, TX

FCC Coleman, FL

FCC Hazelton, WV

FCC Lompoc, CA

FCI Aliceville, AL

FCC Allenwood, PA

FCI Ashland, KY

FCI Bastrop, TX

FCI Beckley, WV

FPC Bryan, TX

FCC Butner, NC

FCI Cumberland, MD

FCI Edgefield, SC

FCI El Reno, OK

FCI Englewood, CO

FCC Forrest City, AR

FCI Fort Dix, NJ

FCI Gilmer, WV

FCI Greenville, IL

FCI Jesup, GA

FCI La Tuna, TX

FMC Lexington, KY

FCI Leavenworth, KS

FCI Loretto, PA

FCI Manchester, KY

FCI Marianna, FL

FCI Marion, IL

FCI Miami, FL

FCI Milan, MI

FPC Montgomery, AL

FCC Oakdale, LA

FCI Pekin, IL

FCI Phoenix, AZ

FCC Pollock, LA

FCI Safford, AZ

FCI Schuylkill, PA

FCI Seagoville, TX

FCI Sandstone, MN

FCI Tallahassee, FL

FCI Talladega, AL

FCC Terre Haute, IN

FCI Texarkana, TX

FCC Victorville, CA

FCI Waseca, MN

FCI Williamsburg, SC

FCC Yazoo City, MS

Washington, DC

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.