Investigative Analyst
SummaryNOTE:
Based on current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.
This position is located at United States Department of the Treasury; Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS), Disbursing and Debt Management (DDM), Payment Integrity Center of Excellence (PICOE), Payment Integrity Division, reviewing, assessing, identifying, and referring potentially fraudulent payments to investigative partners for further action.
This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Family of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans Clarification from the agencyAll candidates who are:
Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.
g.
, the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.
DutiesAs an Investigative Analyst, you will:
- Serve as primary expert liaison with the Department of the Treasury Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Chief Counsel, and with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement offices.
Also serve as expert liaison to other Federal Program Agencies regarding potentially fraudulent payment matters.
- Participate in investigation of financial crimes which may involve trust fund, payroll, disability compensation, and health benefits fraud.
- Perform data analysis regarding check claims, altered and counterfeit U.
S.
Treasury checks, mobile banking fraud, and ACH transactions.
Track, identify, and document patterns and fraud trends for referral to respective enforcement agencies.
- Compile information from data available through internal and external sources and the various BFS systems to report on either anomaly, trends or the financial position of disbursements or other Federal Program Agencies.
Using various databases, employee looks for anomalies in the data which may indicate areas for exploration, with a particular emphasis on uncovering fraudulent activities.
The incumbent applies application analysis and data modeling design to collect data.
The data may be collected in a data warehouse.
Employee may be required to provide query and reporting analysis tools to access the data archived.
The incumbent may work with other specialists to merge data from other sources.
He she must know how to extract data from various warehouses and present them in a user-friendly way for others to view.
- Serve as communications link between post payment operations, investigative entities and Federal Program Agencies.
Understand unique indicators of potential fraud and translate into actionable case for referral to investigative entities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment A one year probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting.
Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury.
The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.
g.
, arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.
pdf (dni.
gov).
If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 21-FS-723-P which is open for any U.
S.
citizen to apply.
Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
Key Requirements:
Please refer to Conditions of Employment.
Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.
Must be U.
S.
Citizen or U.
S.
National.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Specialized
Experience:
For the GS-13:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience includes:
- Supporting investigative procedures and techniques in order to analyze research and/or evaluate information; AND- Performing investigative analysis based on information received from multiple sources; AND- Reviewing and evaluating data, material, documents and databases to develop investigative leads; AND- Supporting development, writing, and editing investigative reports and related correspondence; AND- Coordinating forums, webinars and/or discussions to promote products, services and initiatives in support of investigative entities.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationOTHER INFORMATION:
Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is a non-sensitive high risk public trust position.
We offer opportunities for telework, per signed agreement.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous.
Our benefits package includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.
We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at:
https:
//help.
usajobs.
gov/index.
php/Pay_and_Benefits />The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits.
Maximum telework and flexible work schedule options are also available.
Incentives such as student loan repayment, recruitment and relocation incentives, and advanced annual leave accrual may be offered.
Some remote work opportunities exist.
Approval of these incentives and flexibilities are based on the position, business requirements, applicant/employee qualifications and performance, and other work-related factors.
BenefitsA 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.
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.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your r?sum? includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
Technical, Research & Analysis, and Communication.
Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.
Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 90 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
BenefitsA 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.
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.
Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your r?sum? to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESDocumentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
-You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status.
(The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2.
)- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position.
You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE.
Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.
g.
Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, Schedule A Disability, etc.
), please see applicant guide for required documentation.
In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
REINSTATEMENT:
If you are a former federal employee and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2) AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS:
Current Performance Appraisal How to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:
00 a.
m.
- 5:
00 p.
m.
ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login).
A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen.
-Under application status, click Track this application and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ />If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and Update Application to be taken back to your application.
No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.
g.
, spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the assessment questionnaire:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12053618 />Agency contact information Applicant Call CenterPhone304-480-7300 Email email protected Next stepsOnce the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required DocumentsA complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your r?sum? to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESDocumentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
-You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status.
(The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2.
)- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position.
You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE.
Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.
g.
Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, Schedule A Disability, etc.
), please see applicant guide for required documentation.
In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
REINSTATEMENT:
If you are a former federal employee and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2) AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS:
Current Performance AppraisalHow to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:
00 a.
m.
- 5:
00 p.
m.
ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login).
A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen.
-Under application status, click Track this application and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ />If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and Update Application to be taken back to your application.
No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.
g.
, spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the assessment questionnaire:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12053618 />Agency contact information Applicant Call CenterPhone304-480-7300 Email email protected Next stepsOnce the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Based on current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.
This position is located at United States Department of the Treasury; Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS), Disbursing and Debt Management (DDM), Payment Integrity Center of Excellence (PICOE), Payment Integrity Division, reviewing, assessing, identifying, and referring potentially fraudulent payments to investigative partners for further action.
This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Family of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans Clarification from the agencyAll candidates who are:
Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.
g.
, the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.
DutiesAs an Investigative Analyst, you will:
- Serve as primary expert liaison with the Department of the Treasury Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Chief Counsel, and with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement offices.
Also serve as expert liaison to other Federal Program Agencies regarding potentially fraudulent payment matters.
- Participate in investigation of financial crimes which may involve trust fund, payroll, disability compensation, and health benefits fraud.
- Perform data analysis regarding check claims, altered and counterfeit U.
S.
Treasury checks, mobile banking fraud, and ACH transactions.
Track, identify, and document patterns and fraud trends for referral to respective enforcement agencies.
- Compile information from data available through internal and external sources and the various BFS systems to report on either anomaly, trends or the financial position of disbursements or other Federal Program Agencies.
Using various databases, employee looks for anomalies in the data which may indicate areas for exploration, with a particular emphasis on uncovering fraudulent activities.
The incumbent applies application analysis and data modeling design to collect data.
The data may be collected in a data warehouse.
Employee may be required to provide query and reporting analysis tools to access the data archived.
The incumbent may work with other specialists to merge data from other sources.
He she must know how to extract data from various warehouses and present them in a user-friendly way for others to view.
- Serve as communications link between post payment operations, investigative entities and Federal Program Agencies.
Understand unique indicators of potential fraud and translate into actionable case for referral to investigative entities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment A one year probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting.
Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury.
The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.
g.
, arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.
pdf (dni.
gov).
If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 21-FS-723-P which is open for any U.
S.
citizen to apply.
Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
Key Requirements:
Please refer to Conditions of Employment.
Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.
Must be U.
S.
Citizen or U.
S.
National.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Specialized
Experience:
For the GS-13:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience includes:
- Supporting investigative procedures and techniques in order to analyze research and/or evaluate information; AND- Performing investigative analysis based on information received from multiple sources; AND- Reviewing and evaluating data, material, documents and databases to develop investigative leads; AND- Supporting development, writing, and editing investigative reports and related correspondence; AND- Coordinating forums, webinars and/or discussions to promote products, services and initiatives in support of investigative entities.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationOTHER INFORMATION:
Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is a non-sensitive high risk public trust position.
We offer opportunities for telework, per signed agreement.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous.
Our benefits package includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.
We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at:
https:
//help.
usajobs.
gov/index.
php/Pay_and_Benefits />The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits.
Maximum telework and flexible work schedule options are also available.
Incentives such as student loan repayment, recruitment and relocation incentives, and advanced annual leave accrual may be offered.
Some remote work opportunities exist.
Approval of these incentives and flexibilities are based on the position, business requirements, applicant/employee qualifications and performance, and other work-related factors.
BenefitsA 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.
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.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your r?sum? includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
Technical, Research & Analysis, and Communication.
Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.
Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 90 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
BenefitsA 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.
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.
Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your r?sum? to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESDocumentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
-You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status.
(The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2.
)- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position.
You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE.
Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.
g.
Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, Schedule A Disability, etc.
), please see applicant guide for required documentation.
In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
REINSTATEMENT:
If you are a former federal employee and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2) AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS:
Current Performance Appraisal How to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:
00 a.
m.
- 5:
00 p.
m.
ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login).
A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen.
-Under application status, click Track this application and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ />If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and Update Application to be taken back to your application.
No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.
g.
, spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the assessment questionnaire:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12053618 />Agency contact information Applicant Call CenterPhone304-480-7300 Email email protected Next stepsOnce the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required DocumentsA complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your r?sum? to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESDocumentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
-You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status.
(The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2.
)- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position.
You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE.
Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.
g.
Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, Schedule A Disability, etc.
), please see applicant guide for required documentation.
In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
REINSTATEMENT:
If you are a former federal employee and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2) AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS:
Current Performance AppraisalHow to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:
00 a.
m.
- 5:
00 p.
m.
ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login).
A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen.
-Under application status, click Track this application and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ />If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and Update Application to be taken back to your application.
No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.
g.
, spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the assessment questionnaire:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12053618 />Agency contact information Applicant Call CenterPhone304-480-7300 Email email protected Next stepsOnce the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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