PERSONAL FINANICIAL READINESS SPECIALIST

Company: Air Force Institute of Technology
Location: Waipahu
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

PERSONAL FINANICIAL READINESS SPECIALISTAbout the Position: This position is located on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii which is on the island of Oahu. Oahu is the third largest island in the Hawaiian chain. The island is very geographically diverse with mountains, rainforests, volcanic craters, tropics, beaches and much more. For more information about Hawaii and the island of Oahu, visit: http://www.hvcb.org/ and https://home.army.mil/hawaii/index.php In addition, a 9.28% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is currently authorized, subject to change.Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Counsel military personnel and their families on consumer affairs, debt liquidation, a variety of personal financial matters, and/or budgeting.
• Utilize assessment tools and techniques to compile detailed data on client assets and liabilities.
• Develop personal financial readiness course curricula and conducts training.
• Work with the American Red Cross to establish guidelines for emergency funding requirements.
• Maintain a consumer library to include information such as consumer reports, bankruptcy, and/or consumer protection laws.
• Market personal financial readiness programs and services to Soldiers and the community.
• Must be able to perform up to 5% of temporary duty (TDY) travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain nationally recognized financial counselor certification within one year of appointment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement at time of appointment and annually thereafter.Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
    In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .
    
    Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting military personnel and their families with personal financial counseling and finding resolutions to financial problems.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
    
    OR
    
    Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Financial Management or Business Administration. You must attach a copy of your transcripts.
    
    OR
    
    Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You must attach a copy of your transcripts.
    
    You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
    
    • Administration and Management
    • Financial Management
    • Manages and Organizes Information
    • Problem Solving
      
      Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .Additional information
      • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
      • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
      • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
      • Direct deposit of pay is required.
      • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
      • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
      • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
      • This is a Career Program (CP) 29 - Installation Management position.
      • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
      • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
      • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
      • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
      • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .
      • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
      • A Recruitment, Relocation or Retention incentive may be authorized, if eligible.
      • Advance-in-Hire may be authorized, if eligible.
      • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized, if eligible.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your r--sum-- and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your r--sum-- and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
        
        You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
        
        Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website .

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