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Duties MAJOR DUTIES: 1.Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG military organizations and units. As Chief, Financial Officer maintains statutory responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all federal funds allocated to the state. Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD, Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs that affect ARNG plans, policies, and missions. Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information, sound reporting methods, and analytic interpretation of financial posture. Establishes and directs financial policies to ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, national and local policies enabling the optimum use and control of financial resources. 2. Serves as the principal financial advisor and the technical expert to the state Adjutant General (AG), USPFO, senior staff management, major subordinate commands, and the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC). Provides advisory services through briefings, conferences, advisory committee meetings, etc, on a regular basis. Advises, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of Federal funds. Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems, analyzes strengths and deficiencies, advises, and makes recommendations to the USPFO, primary staff, Chief of Staff and the AG. Assures the AG's priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan. Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan. Provides significant and critical input to the development of NGB policy. 3. Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state ARNG's fiscal policies. Implements appropriate courses of action as best suited for the state. Serves as an advisor to the AG on projects involving local, state and other Federal agencies. Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. Interprets the legality and propriety of all payments. This position is responsible for official auditable financial records for the state. Develops, coordinates and organizes an integrated system of financial services, including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military pay, civilian pay, travel, government travel card program, and financial management reporting. 4. Writes, implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG. Ensures accurate accountability for Federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, national and local policies. Recognizes potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments to determine requirements for special management control studies and operational reviews. Recommends to the USPFO reviews by the Inspector General (IG), external audit agencies, and investigative services. 5. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. **REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES** Requirements Conditions of employment * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. * Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. * You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. * For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. Qualifications OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2,3, 4 Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Vermont National Guard. Area II: All current Federal Employees from any agency. Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG. Area IV: United States citizens. * Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience that demonstrates the ability to: * Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; * Plan and organize work; and * Communicate effectively orally and in writing. As well as the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities: -Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; -Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; -Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; -Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 Year Specialized Experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. All personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools are included in the one-year on-the-job experience. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. The applicant's educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed for Dual Status Technician positions. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES : -This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. Civilian personnel of the Department of the Defense are not exempt from this provision. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. -Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. -Irregular and/or overtime compensator