THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
2825 WEST DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235-2789

NATIONWIDE

CONCURRENT

AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-281-C

OPENING DATE: 03 APRIL 2008                                 CLOSING DATE:  19 MAY 2008 

POSITION TITLE, SERIES/GRADE:   FINANCIAL MANAGER
                                                                       80428000-GS-0505-13

SALARY RANGE:  $77,670 - $100,976              

LOCATION AND UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT:   180^TH FIGHTER WING
                                                                                2660 S. EBER ROAD
                                                                                SWANTON, OH  43558                                                                                                                   

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS who are Current Military Members of the Ohio Air National Guard and/or those eligible to become Military Members of the Ohio Air National Guard.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE AN AGR AND ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO VACATE YOUR AGR STATUS.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A COMPATIBLE MILITARY POSITION IN AN APPROPRIATE UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT IN THE OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD, AS SHOWN BELOW.

COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION: AIR FORCE; OFFICER        

MOS/AFSC’S COMPATIBLE TO POSITION: 65FX

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: MAJOR (P)      MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: LTCOL

THIS POSITION IS BEING ANNOUNCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.  WEARING OF THE APPROPRIATE ARMY/AIR UNIFORM IS REQUIRED WHILE EMPLOYED IN THIS POSITION.   PERMANENT CHANGE OF DUTY STATION (PCS) FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.  DUE TO MANNING RESTRICTIONS, THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED WHEN MANNING AND FUNDING BECOME AVAILABLE.

DUTIES:  This position is located at an Air National Guard Wing/Base. Its purpose is to serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the installation and dissimilar geographically separated units with responsibility for managing all funds through fiscal reporting and financial advisory services, to include budget formulation and execution, travel and commercial accounting, military and civilian payrolls, and financial systems applications. The incumbent serves as the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air (Fiscal), the installation funds Certification Officer, the organizing and directing member of the Financial Management Board, and the Wing Commander’s focal point for highly sensitive military and civilian entitlement issues. Operates as a full partner with the Wing Commander, the Senior Management Staff, and GSU Commanders in planning, implementing, and executing the financial programs directly associated with the objectives of the Adjutant General’s Department and accomplishment of federal military and state support missions. Functions include the receipt, accounting, collection, safeguarding, and disbursement of government appropriated funds, and the likewise oversight authority and management of non-appropriated funds. As an agent for the U.S. Treasury, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements; the overall integrity of accounting data; full disclosure of accounting information; sound reporting methods; analytical interpretation of the organization’s financial posture and solvency; and implementation, operation, and maintenance of the budget, accounting, payroll, and other financial systems.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which demonstrates the applicants ability to read and apply a practical knowledge of procedures, and established methods; and skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  (GS-13)- 36 months experience which the applicant demonstrates the following:

1.        Experience in administrative, managerial, supervisory, professional or technical work that provided the applicant an opportunity to acquire a knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; and an understanding of the needs and problems of administering programs.

2.        Experience in at least one functional area of financial management which included making objective and logical determination of facts.

3.        Experience that included written and oral assignments using various formats, and presentation methods to present concepts or positions in a clear and logical manner so that audiences with varying levels of understanding comprehend the material presented.

4.        Experience that involved analyzing data, and drawing conclusions from varied and complex data. This includes employing information gathering techniques and evaluating, interpreting and reporting upon work progress and program accomplishments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): (GS-13)

1.        Ability to apply high level of sound, independent judgement in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program.

2.        Knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management.

3.        Ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain mission objectives.

4.        Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, financial management reporting, auditing, computer systems, management analysis and ability to provide management with financial advice.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:  NOTE: College Transcripts are required if you wish to use Education as a substitution for experience or if a degree is a requirement for the position.  A copy of the transcript must be submitted with the Job Application. Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of experience.  Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.

EVALUATION PROCESS:  Applicants will be evaluated solely on information supplied in the application. Experience will be evaluated based on relevance to the position for which the application is made and whether it is full-time or part-time. Individuals not reflecting experience and/or educational requirements, will be found disqualified and not eligible for interview.

HOW TO APPLY:  Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612) or the traditional SF 171. In any case, submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is recommended in addition to your application. All applicants must indicate MILITARY MEMBERSHIP STATUS, UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT AND RANK on their application.

APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN:  Announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying. Full name, mailing address, day/evening phone numbers (including area code), Social Security number, country of citizenship (most Federal jobs require United States citizenship), reinstatement eligibility (if required, attach SF 50, proof of your career or career-conditional status), highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held), education: name and address of high school (including zip code if known), date of Diploma or GED, name and address of any colleges/universities (including zip code if known, majors, type and year of any degrees received. If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). Send a copy of your college transcripts if you wish to substitute education for experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:  Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience as it relates to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions). Job title (include series and grade if Federal). Duties, accomplishments, employers name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting/ending dates (month/year), hours per week and salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  Job-related training courses (title & year), skills (example: foreign languages, computer software/hardware, tools/machinery, typing speed) certificates/licenses (current only), honors, awards and special accomplishments, example: publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards. Give dates but do not send the documents unless requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position vacancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political or other affiliations, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or to any handicap which does not interfere with accomplishment of position requirements. 

NOTE: Selected individual(s) will be required to participate in electronic fund transfer for all payments as a condition of employment.

NOTE:  A pre-employment physical exam may be a requirement for hire.

NOTE:  It is illegal to mail applications at Government expense.  Applications received via this method will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE,

AGOH-HRO-TN-S (see above address) BY 16:00 (4:00 PM) ON THE CLOSING DATE.

Applications can be emailed to: hroappsoh@ng.army.mil

Applications may be faxed to: (614) 336-7052

                                              OHIO NATIONAL GUARD
                            Supplement to Federal Application for employment

Point of Contact for this information is:
Customer Service Section at 614-336-7051 or 7454 or 7453