MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (FINANCE)
Summary Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.SCustoms and Border Protection, U.SBorder Patrol, New Orleans Sector, Mission Readiness Operations Division, located in New Orleans, LAThis announcement has been amended on 02/20/2024 to extend the closing date to 02/28/2024Responsibilities This position allows you to use your expertise planning and carrying out a variety of mission support functions related to budgetary and administrative research and program planning activitiesThis position starts at a salary of $72,553.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $113,047.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $113,047.00 (GS-12, Step 10)GS Salary:
Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic areaIf you do not see your geographic area listed, select the Rest of United States pay tableSome positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the positionPlease visit this link to view special pay rate chartsAs a Mission Support Specialist (Finance), you will provide technical guidance and perform a variety of comprehensive services related to finance, budget, procurement, and travelDuties and responsibilities include:
Formulating, developing and executing all aspects of a budget; applying a range of administrative concepts, laws, policies and analytical methods to ensure compliance, providing technical directions, and address technical issues or problem related to procedural requirementsDeveloping, integrating and executing the operating budget; overseeing expenditures to ensure allocations, commitments and expenditures are projected and spent accordinglyManaging a travel card program by serving as a local program coordinator; serving as a certifier and/or reviewer to fund and/or approve travel authorizations and vouchersMonitoring overtime pay to ensure employees do not exceed congressionally mandated overtime; monitoring federal pay laws to ensure usage is within established budgetary allocations and restrictionsRequirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.Sresidency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standardsYour conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutesOnce you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official dutiesPlease review further details via the following linkQualifications
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Processing and analyzing data obtained from financial reports; Calculating projections to ensure adequate funding is allocated to cover expenses; Projecting future expenses and new requirements to complete annual budget submission; Ensuring funds are available and processes for payments; briefing management and recommending solutions to budgetary issuesYou qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Formulating, developing, and executing the overall aspects of Division's budget; Overseeing expenditures to ensure allocations and monetary commitments are paid accordingly; Authorize travel arrangement and vouchers; Making recommendations for future budget, procurement and travel operational needsNOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligiblePlease see the Required Documents section below for additional resume requirementsEducation Substitution:
GS-11:
A Ph.Dor an equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.Mdegree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level(A course of study in business, international business, or a related field is qualifying.) Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate studyIf that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hoursGS-12:
There is no education substitution for the GS-12 grade levelCombining Education and
Experience:
To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentagesThe combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualifyIf your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experienceAdd your percentages of education and experienceThe two percentages must total at least 100%Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceYou must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 02/28/2024The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointeesIf you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources OfficeBackground Investigation:
U.SCustoms and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrityDuring the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substancesFor additional information, review the following links:
Background investigation and the e-QIP processResidency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBPIndividuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five yearsIf you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.SGovernment as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.Sgovernment Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.Saffiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.Sgovernment Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employmentCurrent and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary periodAgency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligibleView information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources websiteTo be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this positionIn addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcementDHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United StatesLearn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilitiesThe Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS missionIf you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobsTo determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcementEducation Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this positionAre you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institutionEducation must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.SDepartment of EducationEducation obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentialsFor a listing of accrediting agencies see www.naces.orgSee Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more informationAdditional Information Bargaining Unit:
This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPCFor local chapter contact information see https:
//bpunion.org/#Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion impliedReasonable 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 applicationRequests 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 AssessmentsDecisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basisIf 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 decisionYou 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 announcementTo determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments hereRequired Documents:
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found hereAdditional Hiring and Special Appointing Authorities:
See THIS JOB IS OPEN TO section above for what additional Appointing Authorities may applyVeterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS missionIf you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobsTo determine your eligibility and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link belowYou must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcementIf you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information listed at the end of this job opportunity announcementVeterans Military spouses Effective until December 31, 2028, any spouse of a member on active duty may be eligible Individuals with Disabilities The proof of disability documentation must specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule AIt does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodationFor more information visit this linkPeace Corps and VISTA Land Management Hiring Flexibility Act:
The following documents are required at the time of application:
SF-50s to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility requirements and the most recent performance rating signed by your supervisor or a statement from your supervisor documenting acceptable performanceOther miscellaneous hiring authorities Recommended Skills Technical Support Desktop Support Computer Hardware Help Desk Support Microsoft Windows Xp Peripheral Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3n7sq66t3m237qz2jp', 'ExternalApply-j3n7sq66t3m237qz2jp'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.SCustoms and Border Protection, U.SBorder Patrol, New Orleans Sector, Mission Readiness Operations Division, located in New Orleans, LAThis announcement has been amended on 02/20/2024 to extend the closing date to 02/28/2024Responsibilities This position allows you to use your expertise planning and carrying out a variety of mission support functions related to budgetary and administrative research and program planning activitiesThis position starts at a salary of $72,553.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $113,047.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $113,047.00 (GS-12, Step 10)GS Salary:
Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic areaIf you do not see your geographic area listed, select the Rest of United States pay tableSome positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the positionPlease visit this link to view special pay rate chartsAs a Mission Support Specialist (Finance), you will provide technical guidance and perform a variety of comprehensive services related to finance, budget, procurement, and travelDuties and responsibilities include:
Formulating, developing and executing all aspects of a budget; applying a range of administrative concepts, laws, policies and analytical methods to ensure compliance, providing technical directions, and address technical issues or problem related to procedural requirementsDeveloping, integrating and executing the operating budget; overseeing expenditures to ensure allocations, commitments and expenditures are projected and spent accordinglyManaging a travel card program by serving as a local program coordinator; serving as a certifier and/or reviewer to fund and/or approve travel authorizations and vouchersMonitoring overtime pay to ensure employees do not exceed congressionally mandated overtime; monitoring federal pay laws to ensure usage is within established budgetary allocations and restrictionsRequirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.Sresidency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standardsYour conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutesOnce you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official dutiesPlease review further details via the following linkQualifications
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Processing and analyzing data obtained from financial reports; Calculating projections to ensure adequate funding is allocated to cover expenses; Projecting future expenses and new requirements to complete annual budget submission; Ensuring funds are available and processes for payments; briefing management and recommending solutions to budgetary issuesYou qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Formulating, developing, and executing the overall aspects of Division's budget; Overseeing expenditures to ensure allocations and monetary commitments are paid accordingly; Authorize travel arrangement and vouchers; Making recommendations for future budget, procurement and travel operational needsNOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligiblePlease see the Required Documents section below for additional resume requirementsEducation Substitution:
GS-11:
A Ph.Dor an equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.Mdegree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level(A course of study in business, international business, or a related field is qualifying.) Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate studyIf that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hoursGS-12:
There is no education substitution for the GS-12 grade levelCombining Education and
Experience:
To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentagesThe combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualifyIf your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experienceAdd your percentages of education and experienceThe two percentages must total at least 100%Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceYou must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 02/28/2024The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointeesIf you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources OfficeBackground Investigation:
U.SCustoms and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrityDuring the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substancesFor additional information, review the following links:
Background investigation and the e-QIP processResidency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBPIndividuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five yearsIf you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.SGovernment as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.Sgovernment Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.Saffiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.Sgovernment Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employmentCurrent and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary periodAgency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligibleView information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources websiteTo be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this positionIn addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcementDHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United StatesLearn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilitiesThe Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS missionIf you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobsTo determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcementEducation Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this positionAre you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institutionEducation must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.SDepartment of EducationEducation obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentialsFor a listing of accrediting agencies see www.naces.orgSee Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more informationAdditional Information Bargaining Unit:
This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPCFor local chapter contact information see https:
//bpunion.org/#Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion impliedReasonable 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 applicationRequests 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 AssessmentsDecisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basisIf 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 decisionYou 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 announcementTo determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments hereRequired Documents:
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found hereAdditional Hiring and Special Appointing Authorities:
See THIS JOB IS OPEN TO section above for what additional Appointing Authorities may applyVeterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS missionIf you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobsTo determine your eligibility and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link belowYou must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcementIf you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information listed at the end of this job opportunity announcementVeterans Military spouses Effective until December 31, 2028, any spouse of a member on active duty may be eligible Individuals with Disabilities The proof of disability documentation must specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule AIt does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodationFor more information visit this linkPeace Corps and VISTA Land Management Hiring Flexibility Act:
The following documents are required at the time of application:
SF-50s to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility requirements and the most recent performance rating signed by your supervisor or a statement from your supervisor documenting acceptable performanceOther miscellaneous hiring authorities Recommended Skills Technical Support Desktop Support Computer Hardware Help Desk Support Microsoft Windows Xp Peripheral Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3n7sq66t3m237qz2jp', 'ExternalApply-j3n7sq66t3m237qz2jp'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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