Summary

The incumbent of this position serves as the Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Manager for NAS Key West. The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial education, counseling and information & referral services to assist clients with personal financial readiness, money management, debt liquidation, and consumer affairs. This position will work in concert as a regional team member to deliver quality services to all sites in the event of temporary staffing shortages.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/12/2024 to 02/16/2024

Salary

$77,274 - $77,274 per year
NOTE: Key West has a higher cost of living than the surrounding areas. This position does require the candidate reside in Key West (None remote)

Pay scale & grade

NF 4

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Key West, FL 1 vacancy

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

0187 Social Services

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Confidential

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

KW-24-12315877

Control number

776198300

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Plans, executes, and promotes a highly effective Personal Financial Management (PFM) Program which includes financial education, Individual counseling, referral - as necessary, marketing, and outreach to individuals, and commands, to ensure program awareness, access, availability, and high-quality PFM programming.

Responsible for personal financial one-on-one consultation, information and referral, classroom training, workshops and seminars in support of the education and training component of the Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) programs and services.

Responsible for assisting clients with personal financial readiness, money management, debt liquidations, and consumer affairs. Refers as necessary to Legal, Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society and other helping agencies. Provides individualized counseling services to military beneficiaries and their families which includes advice and assistance in such areas as clarifying needs in order of their priority, identifying immediate and long range measures to increase income, reduce household expenditures, avoid additional financial burdens; developing improved financial record-keeping, a personal budget and a financial plan to achieve solvency and stability; and fostering a recognition of the legal implications of indebtedness and recommending legal assistance if warranted.

Assists military (E-6 and above) Command Financial Specialist's in counseling involving complex cases.

Incumbent reviews policy directives, instructions, and plans issued by higher management, establishing broad guidelines and/or recommended functional coverage of marketing programs.

Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and nonrecurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings so as to make maximum use of resources, consistent with the mission and with the principles of resource development, improvement, and management.

Plans, develops, and provides program publicity through organized methods of newsletters, bulletins, and newspaper articles designed to reach and attract all eligible beneficiaries.

Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing financial management programs from the standpoint of participant response, resources, unforeseen developments, and program objectives. Adapts and varies program activities accordingly.

Attends conferences, meetings, and planning sessions with other activity or department representatives to obtain and exchange information.

Provides advisory services to the Director and program managers on matters relating to the above discussions.

Maintains records and ensures privacy and confidentiality of all records and information regarding PFM counseling is maintained.

Collects, updates, and disseminates up-to-date consumer information.

Supports Command, military and family members with contingency planning assistance to include crisis intervention in the event of a large-scale incident or disaster and information on community emergency support agencies such as the Red Cross.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Must pass security/criminal history background check requirements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Must have at least 3 years specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business, education or related field OR a combination of education and experience which included at minimum 2 years of experience as a Personal Financial Management Counselor.
National Certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor OR ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment. (Will be removed from position if certification is not obtained)
Must fulfill security/criminal history background check requirements.
Must have the ability to make favorable personal contacts with all levels of personnel of policy making commands with a large number of high-ranking officer and enlisted personnel.
Knowledge of the formulation and execution of needs assessment tools
Knowledge of the military and the challenges of the military lifestyle
Skilled in one-on-one consultation and training
Skilled in providing group facilitation and knowledge of group dynamics.
Knowledge of the tenets of adult education and the development of training curricula based on the adult learning model.
Knowledge encompassing a wide range of financial areas, specifically those affecting the military and their families.
Ability to work productively with Command Financial Specialist
Knowledge of the personal financial management issues facing service members and their families and the ability to support them with individual assistance or through training in seminars or workshops or through appropriated referral.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to use verbal and written communication skills Effectively.
Ability to conduct program evaluations and use that evaluation to improve program effectiveness.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and demonstrated ability to use software to prepare management reports and provide management reports and provide information.
Ability to travel, visit other activities, appraise different program elements, and to evaluate similarities and differences according to their respective missions as they relate to the PFM program.
Ability to present initial ideas, plans, and programs for command approval.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to render decisions and react responsibly to various problems and/or situations that may occur, based on extensive knowledge of current and past policies and precedents relating to Fleet & Family Support programs.
Ability as a positive leader to influence the action of others in obtaining participation and fulfillment of the financial needs of a very large body of many categories of personnel.
Knowledge of the Department's functional operation and procedures

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

You must be a US Citizen.
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Social Security Card is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education or a combination of education and experience to serve as a personal financial management counselor. Must include transcripts in order to be given educational credit.
National Certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor Preferred - Must have or obtain within one (1) year of hire
Receives continuing education on personal financial management on an annual basis and maintain professional certification, once acquired

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume
Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
OF-306. http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OF0306.pdf
Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
2. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)
To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).
***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To begin the process, log in to your existing USA JOBS account.
Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.
Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.
Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.
Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/16/2024 to receive consideration.
. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please follow link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12315877
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov//how-to/application/status

Amanda Urmanic

Email

amanda.n.urmanic.naf@us.navy.mil

Address

NAS Key West
7686 Essex Circle Bldg A711
Key West, FL 33040
US

Next steps

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

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