Transportation Financial Specialist
About This Position
This position is in the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and serves as a Financial Specialist with the responsibility for monitoring, coordinating, maintaining and analysis of various activities within the financial section. This includes fund reconciliation; preparation of multiple financial reports; developing solutions to complex problems; protecting the integrity of the financial systems and technical resource on FHWA rules and regulations.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience conducting financial management oversight and accountability AND Experience preparing general ledger reports, completing monthly reconciliation activities and completing a thorough analysis; AND Experience providing technical advice on cost accounting and billing procedures such as developing procedures and/or proposing policies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Accounting Operations : Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.
Control of Funds: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and requirements for maintaining control and accountability of obligations and expenditures for all appropriations and fund accounts (for example, revolving, non-appropriated, multiyear, and singleyear appropriations). Planning & Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major Duties
As a Transportation Finance Specialist, you will: Work with the Lead Financial Manager to implement and conduct financial management system reviews and evaluations of the financial management program. Delegated Alternate Fund Certifying Officer. Provide fund oversight and accountability for several appropriations from program development to final execution and closeout.
Serve as a technical resource on FHWA procedures and guidance on Federal Laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives related to finance considerations applicable to the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP). Collect, review, and analyze financial data from the official accounting system. Prepare various reports, analyses and other technical materials for review by the Financial Manager and other CFL Leadership.
Promote teamwork and the exchange of ideas between FHWA and State local government in the conduct of the Financial Integrity Review and Evaluation (FIRE) program. Serve as a technical advisor for FHWA division personnel on various phases of auditing. The ideal candidate for this position possesses knowledge of various accounting theories and other financial regulations, practices, and procedures to successfully manage fund oversight and accountability for multiple appropriations, overseeing the process from program development through final execution and closeout.
They should be adept at performing financial management system reviews and evaluations, providing technical advice on various phases of auditing, and serving as a technical advisor to division personnel. We seek a professional that is detail-oriented and capable of analyzing financial processes and documentation. Communication skills, both orally and in writing, and expertise in handling specialized, complex financial functions are highly desired.
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
How You Will Be Evaluated
For this announcement, applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the basic qualifications for this position. The applications of individuals who meet the basic qualifications will be assessed to validate that the applicant possesses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the level of proficiency needed to perform the job successfully. Applicants who are found to possess the necessary KSAs to perform the job may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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Additional Information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.
Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation
How to Apply
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Required Documents
RESUME: In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application. These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages.
Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.
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