SummaryWhy work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? You can have a meaningful career with an agency that truly values a diverse workforce. You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions. We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming. Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates09/30/2022 to 10/24/2022Salary$126,233 - $164,102 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:Washington, DC1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required50% or less - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-Reimbursement is authorized for travel and transportation for this position.Appointment typePermanent -Work scheduleFull-time -ServiceCompetitivePromotion potential14Job family (Series)0501 Financial Administration And ProgramSupervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testNoAnnouncement numberCO-2022-0434Control number680774800HelpThis job is open toFederal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.Clarification from the agency*DOJ Employees Nationwide *DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area. *Division:Deposit Fund Section, Trust Fund Branch, Administration Division, Central Office *Duty Location:Washington, DCHelpDutiesThe Chief, Deposit Fund Systems, is responsible for overseeing the development, design, implementation, and daily maintenance of multiple complex automated Trust Fund Systems such as: Trust Fund Accounting and Commissary System (TRUFACS); Trust Fund Payroll Accounting for Inmate Details (TRUPAID); Trust Fund Tracking Requisition and Consumption (TRUTRAC); and Trust Fund Web based inmate inquiry application (TRUWEB). He/she ensures that the system meets the requirements established by management for the efficient management of inmate collections, accurate processing and recording of funds, management of commissary sales and commissary inventory control, inmate performance pay management, and prompt reporting to the US Treasury fund account. Incumbent oversees the centralization of collections through a national lock box bank operation which includes real time electronic deposits and the receipts and transfer of electronic data from the bank to the individual inmate accounts in the TRUFACS System. He/she oversees the Inmate Debit Card (Release Card) program which includes daily reconciliation, funding to the contract bank, and field support of transactions. Incumbent ensures the system for managing inmate financial transactions is fully integrated with other Trust Fund systems and meets all required financial considerations for maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if:1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria.You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:Click HereQualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience that demonstrates broad knowledge in the areas of finance, Trust Fund programs, computer systems (hardware and software), and the ability to apply and evaluate control standards for Federal financial systems. Experience in managing Trust Fund Systems such as: Trust Fund Accounting and Commissary System (TRUFACS); Trust Fund Payroll Accounting for Inmate Details (TRUPAID); Trust Fund Tracking Requisition and Consumption (TRUTRAC); and Trust Fund Web based inmate inquiry application (TRUWEB). Experience in analyzing information and providing recommendations in regard to the formulation, establishment or modification of agency/organization financial management program objectives, plans, and/or policies. Experience in providing training and technical advice on TRUFACS, TRUWEB, TRUTRAC, and TRUPAID Trust Fund systems to include related aspects of accounting, reconciliation and problem resolution. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**EducationSee Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the US Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (ie basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.Additional informationThis position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.The representative rate for this position is $138,856 per annum ($66.53 per hour). Special Conditions of Employment Section:Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks. The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application.You may be required to provide proof of residence.Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate. Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees: Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years "primary" law enforcement retirement coverage, will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position. To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with "primary" coverage. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.Read moreHelpA career with the US 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application: Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile; Your responses to the eligibility questions; Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire; Your supporting documentation, if required. Time-in-Grade:Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required: Ability to communicate orally. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to analyze information and make recommendations, particularly in regards to the formulation of policy, plans, and/or programs. Knowledge of automated systems. Knowledge of Trust Fund operations. Ability to supervise. You may preview questions for this vacancy.HelpA career with the US 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.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 showing relevant experience (cover letter optional) In order to receive credit for experience contained in a resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification. Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary.If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you MUST provide the SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. Current federal employees NOT employed by the BOP and former federal employees MUST submit a copy of their latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation. CTAP, Click Here, if applicable. Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc.Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US 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.