Summary
This position is with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Region. It is in the Atlanta Regional Office. The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating all financial management activities within the Atlanta Region. The selectee will be expected to report to the office listed above; this is not a remote position. This position is inside the bargaining unit.
Duties
The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Works with OSHA grantee management personnel to advise and audit the State Plan 23(g), State Consultation 21(d), and Susan Harwood training grant program. Plans, develops, administers and manages the financial side of the region's grant program. Coordinates negotiation of new grants, agreements and contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year. Conducts on-site audits and aids in the final preparation of the grant, agreement or contract. Monitors grantee recipients on financial and administrative management requirements. Identifies weaknesses and deficiencies in grantee's systems while working with grantee staff to correct problems and enhance accountability of their financial management system. Participates, consults, and advises auditors during on-site audits performed by DOL auditors. Follows up on audit team recommendations and initiates policy to correct deficiencies. Prepares formal report at audit's conclusion for management personnel. Reviews, analyzes and edits budget estimates of Area Offices. Provides guidance to regional and area office management analysts regarding the formulation, presentation and execution of the annual regional operating budget. Negotiates with the OSHA National Office, regional managers, and area directors to determine the amount of funding and staffing allowances for the regional operating budget. Exercises budget controls through review, analysis and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds for management and administrative purposes. Provides formal and informal fiscal training to managers, staff and grant recipients to help them better fulfill their financial responsibilities. Makes recommendations in response to changes in programs, emergencies, staffing level or available funds.
Education
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035877 USA Hire You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.