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 1 vacancy - Billings, MT Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every
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The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of
Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal
health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS
provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for
American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum
tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their
health needs.

The purpose of this position is to provide professional accounting
services in preparing, summarizing, and maintaining the timely and
accurate financial reporting requirements for the Billings Area
Indian Health Service. Primary responsibilities are in relation to
the General Ledger Module and Cash Management functions of the
United
Financial Management System (UFMS).

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service
(IHS), Billings Area Indian Health Service Area Office, Office of
Financial Management, Accounts Receivable and Projects Accounting
Unit, Billings, Montana

POSITION DETAILS:

Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: Yes
Supervisory/Managerial Position: Yes
Relocation Expenses Paid: Yes
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes See item # 7 in the
How to Apply Tab
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No

In order to be considered for this position, you
must follow the instructions listed on the "How to Apply" tab. This
vacancy requires that you submit responses to a questionnaire. If
you do not submit this information by the closing date of the
announcement, you will not be considered. Please check "How to
Apply" before clicking "Apply Online" below.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute
preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are
qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health
Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference
to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the
Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to
vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy
as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. In other
than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

Major Duties

Primary responsibilities are in relation to the General Ledger module
and Cash Management functions of the Unified Financial Management
System (UFMS): Ensures ongoing required functions are performed
correctly within UFMS. General Ledger Unit Roles: Ensures that all
monthly/quarterly/annual reports and/or reconciliations are
accomplished by the required due dates as established by IHS, DHHS,
OMB and Department of Treasury. Participles wtih the FMO or serves as
alternate in meetings and contacts needed to confer and resole
financial and accounting issues. Provides assistance/training to
staff. Exports the accounts payable interface reports for Contract
Health Service and Fiscal Intermediary. Directs and/or undertakes
special studies and assignments involving the investigation and
resolution of special accounting problems. Ensures general ledger
collections, contributions, etc., are realized in the correct
revenue/reimbursement accounts and subsequent projection/non-
projection expenditures are in accordance with regulatory
requirements of appropriations and memorandums of agreement.
Coordinates the initiation of Intra-Agency payment and collections
(PACs). Researches and prepares necessary accounting system
corrections, adjustments and/or Journal Vouchers (JVs). Works with
FMO, Budget Office and Financial Management Specialists in
identifying and recording JV's needed to resolve operating plan and
expenditures variances. Devises, maintains and enhances recurring and
ad-hoc database queries and reports. Internal Control Program
Reviews, Annual Audit Samples: Advises and assists the FMO in the
analysis of accounting regulations and directives. Conducts reviews,
analyses and random sampling audits. Develops written procedures,
methods, and guidelines. Prepares and conducts informal/formal oral
presentations. Certifying Officer: Receives invoices, receiving
reports and other fiscal documentation for payment requests. Insures
correctness of invoices and supporting documentation. Verifies and
audits amounts shown on payment against obligations and receiving
report documents. Determines payments are in accordance with terms
and conditions of contractural agreements and applicable regulations
are not precluded by law. Suspends and/or disapproves items of cost
which lack adequate supporting documentation. Supervisory
Responsibilities: Performs the full spectrum of supervisory
responsibilities as a first line supervisor.

How to Apply

You must begin the application process online at USAJOBS. Submitting
your USAJOBS resume and responses to the vacancy questions online is
mandatory to be considered for this vacancy announcement.
First, read this entire vacancy announcement. While reading the
announcement carefully, take note of any qualifications, rating
factors, job-related questions or specific duties that are listed.
Next, login to MYUSAJOBS and
edit your existing resume or create a new resume to highlight the
skills and experiences you have that relate to THIS SPECIFIC
VACANCY.
Once you've crafted a vacancy-specific resume, return to the
announcement and select "Apply Online." Select your vacancy-specific
resume and submit it for consideration by clicking "Apply to this
position now!" This will then take you to the IHS HHS Careers system
to answer the core questions and job specific questions.
Once you have completed the online questionnaire, you may return to
USAJOBS. However, your application may not be complete. Make sure
you submit any supporting documentation (see below) before midnight
Eastern Time on the closing date.
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of
this position within the Commissioned Corps must apply online to
this announcement.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please contact Mrs. Jackie
Black, Human Resource Specialist at 406-247-7214. The decision on
granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case
basis.


Required Documents:
You must provide the required information during the on-line
application process and fax all supporting documents to the fax
number listed; if any of the following are missing when the
announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:
1. Resume complete in HHS Careers
2. Responses to Core Questions
3. Responses to Vacancy specific questions
4. Applicable Supporting Documentation
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION :
Supporting documentation requested to complete the application
process
1. Resume - to be entered during on-line application process
2. If claiming Indian Preference, you must submit the BIA Form
4432 "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and
IHS".
3. If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form,
and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference.
4. Copy of latest Personnel Action (SF-50), if a current or former
Federal employee, and/or if requesting Reinstatement Eligibility.
(IF DE ANNOUNCEMENT REMOVE THIS)
5. Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for
experience and/or if the position has a positive education
requirement.
6. PL 101-630 Indian Child Protection Addendum form: this is
designated as a Childcare position.
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/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm09.doc" target=newwin>PL101-Child
Care Positions form.
7. OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
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/of306_word1.doc" target=newwin>OF306.doc


Contact Information:
Jackie Black

Phone: 406-247-7214

Fax: 406-247-7251

TDD: 301-443-6394

Email: BILBAHR@ihs.gov


Or write:
Department of Health and Human Services - IHS
Division of Human Resources
2900 4th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59107

Fax: 406-247-7251


What To Expect Next:
Once the job announcement closes, we will evaluate applications to
determine qualifications and ranking. The most highly qualified
candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further
consideration. You will be notified of the outcome by e-mail.
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