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Summary
This position is with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Region. It is in the Atlanta Regional Office. The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating all financial management activities within the Atlanta Region.

• The selectee will be expected to report to the office listed above; this is not a remote position.
• This position is inside the bargaining unit.

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Duties
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The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Works with OSHA grantee management personnel to advise and audit the State Plan 23(g), State Consultation 21(d), and Susan Harwood training grant program.
• Plans, develops, administers and manages the financial side of the region's grant program.
• Coordinates negotiation of new grants, agreements and contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year.
• Conducts on-site audits and aids in the final preparation of the grant, agreement or contract.
• Monitors grantee recipients on financial and administrative management requirements.
• Identifies weaknesses and deficiencies in grantee's systems while working with grantee staff to correct problems and enhance accountability of their financial management system.
• Participates, consults, and advises auditors during on-site audits performed by DOL auditors.
• Follows up on audit team recommendations and initiates policy to correct deficiencies.
• Prepares formal report at audit's conclusion for management personnel.
• Reviews, analyzes and edits budget estimates of Area Offices.
• Provides guidance to regional and area office management analysts regarding the formulation, presentation and execution of the annual regional operating budget.
• Negotiates with the OSHA National Office, regional managers, and area directors to determine the amount of funding and staffing allowances for the regional operating budget.
• Exercises budget controls through review, analysis and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds for management and administrative purposes.
• Provides formal and informal fiscal training to managers, staff and grant recipients to help them better fulfill their financial responsibilities.
• Makes recommendations in response to changes in programs, emergencies, staffing level or available funds.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.

Qualifications
You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Financial Management Specialist, as described below.
For GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes:

• Formulating budget requests and cost estimates in support of organizational plans, programs, and/or objectives;
• Analyzing systems, transactions, and/or records to determining if fiscal policies and procedures are being adhered to;
• Providing advice and guidance to others regarding accounting, financial management, travel management, procurement/equipment, and/or space management issues;
• Applying relevant laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, or methods governing the administration of Federal grants and/or awards.

Education
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
Additional information
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.
Non-Supervisory Financial Disclosure (if applicable): This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.
For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.
Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.
All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary peroid 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 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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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.