Job Listing: Financial Program Specialist

Duty Locations

 many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC The Financial Management Service's (FMS) mission is to provide
central payment services to Federal program agencies; operate the
Federal Government collections and deposit systems; provide
Government-wide accounting and reporting services; and manage the
collection of delinquent debt for the Federal Government. We are
looking for highly qualified men and women to accomplish our mission
and meet the challenges of expanding electronic services and
processes to our customers and the American public.
This position is located at the Department of the Treasury,
Financial Management Service (FMS), Assistant Commissioner for
Federal Finance. Tax Collection Division, Washington, DC

Major Duties

The position is located within the Tax Collection Division where the
selected applicant will be part of the IRS Lockbox Team. The IRS
Lockbox Network is comprised of several financial institutions that
collect tax payments on behalf of the U.S. Treasury. The selected
applicant will be responsible for providing oversight to several
lockbox sites. Responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating
performance and quality, resolving audits and incidents, budgeting
and reviewing expenses, and effectively communicating and
coordinating among key stakeholders.

How to Apply

Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete
and submit an on-line application through the USAJOBS.
Step 1 -- Register with USAJOBS
You must create a user account and at least one Federal resume at
USAJOBS. If you have not created a resume on USAJOBS, use the
resume builder provided to do so.
Once you have completed the initial registration process and created
a resume, you will not need to perform this step again. The system
will store your personal information and resume and automatically
transfer the information to CareerConnector when you apply online.
If you have an existing USAJOBS account, Apply Online button
at the bottom of the page, login, and select the resume you wish to
include with your application package for this announcement.
Step 2 - Select the Vacancy Announcement
Review the announcement thoroughly; Click on Apply Online button at
the bottom of the page; then select one of your stored resumes to
submit with your application. Click on "Apply for this position
now!" to start the application process. You will be redirected to
the Department of the Treasury's CareerConnector website to complete
the application process.
Step 3 -- Complete/Review the Eligibility Information
Questions
You will be prompted to answer 19 questions related to your
eligibility for Federal employment. These questions determine what
types of jobs you are eligible to apply for based on your past
Federal experience and other factors. You will only answer these
questions once. The system will save your responses and include them
with all future applications.
If you have previously applied for positions through
CareerConnector, you may choose to update the information you have
on file.
Step 4 -- Answer Vacancy Specific Questions
Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken
to the vacancy application questions. Answer all of the questions
honestly and thoroughly. Click the Submit button once you have
completed your application. The vacancy questions are available
until 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on the closing date listed on the
vacancy announcement. You must be finished with the vacancy
questions by 11:59 EST to receive consideration. Always be sure to
have a copy of your entire application emailed to you to ensure
confirmation of receipt.
Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status
online through your MY USAJOBS account.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You will be considered ineligible if your resume is not included
with your online application. Please DO NOT fax or e-mail copies of
your resume, transcripts, SF50s, etc., unless requested by the Human
Resources Office.
If applying on-line poses a hardship, please contact the Human
Resources Specialist listed in the announcement under AGENCY CONTACT
INFO. Applicants MUST CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak
to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission.
Requests for extensions will not be granted.
If your contact information changes after the closing date of this
vacancy announcement, send your updated information to
careerconnectorhelp@do.treas.gov to ensure you can be contacted
throughout the selection process.


Required Documents:
If documentation supporting your online application is needed, you
will receive an e-mail request from the Human Resources Office.
Upon receiving the request for information, you will be expected to
submit the information within 3 business days of the request. If
the documents are not submitted within the time allowed, you will be
rated ineligible.
Example of documents that may be requested
1. Official College Transcripts
2. SF50
3. Performance Appraisal
4. Veterans Preference documentation
5. CTAP/ICTAP documentation
Please DO NOT fax or e-mail copies of your resume, transcripts,
SF50s, etc., unless requested by the Human Resources Office.
Veterans' Preference
The Defense Authorization Act of November 18, 1997, extended
Veterans' Preference to persons who served on active duty during the
Gulf War from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992. The law
grants preference to persons otherwise eligible and who served on
active duty during this period, regardless of where the person
served or for how long. The law also authorizes the Secretary of
each military department to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal for service in Bosnia during the period November 20, 1995, to
a date to be determined. The award of the Medal is qualifying for
Veterans' Preference.
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated
from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or
more of continuous service may apply.
More information on Veterans' Preference is available in the
VetGuide, which can be found on the United States Office of
Personnel Management web site at www.opm.gov/veterans".
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees Career Transition Assistance
Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well- qualified
for the position to receive consideration for special priority
selections. To be well qualified you must:
A) Meet basic qualification standards and eligibility requirements
for the position, including and medical qualifications, suitability,
or minimum educational and experience requirements; AND
B) Receive an eligible rating of 85 or above (not including
Veterans' Preference) based on responses to the online application
questions.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof
that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5
CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a
copy of their most recent Performance Appraisal and a copy of their
most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty
location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are
applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.


Contact Information:
Tanisha Payne

Phone: 202-874-8090

Fax: 202-874-9288

TDD: 202-874-8825

Email: Tanisha.Payne@fms.treas.gov


Or write:
Financial Management Service
Financial Management Service
3700 East-West Hwy
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Fax: 202-874-9288


What To Expect Next:
You may check the status of your application for this position by
logging into USAJOBS and clicking on the 'My USAJOBS' tab. Click
on 'Applications' to track your online job application. You will be
routed to the USAJOBS Online Application History Page to view the
status of your application. When you click the 'More Information'
link, you will be able to view more specific information regarding
your application within CareerConnector.
If additional documentation is needed from the Human Resources
Office to verify your eligibility for employment or qualifications,
you will receive an e-mail and be expected to submit the requested
information within 3 business days of the request. If the documents
are not submitted within the time allowed, you will be rated
ineligible.
You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has
been filled.