The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) has the
following Post-Award  position available.  The Smithsonian Institution is a non-profit organization and the SI's OSP mission and function is nearly identical to that of a university's OSP.  Excellent fringe benefits package, including participation in TIAA/CREF retirement plan.

Please share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested in applying.  Please note:  these are NOT federal positions.

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Announcement Number:  98MS-1272
Grant and Contract Financial Specialist, IS-501-5/7/9
Salary:  $21,421/$26,532/$32,457 per annum
Closing Date:  11/30/98

Duties:  The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) is a primary point of
administrative interface between the Smithsonian, public and private
organizations that provide funds for research, exhibitions and other
sponsored activities and Federal government officers charged with
writing/enforcing regulations related to research funded through grants
and contract.  Principally responsible for five main areas of work:  those
tasks that, during post-award administration of assigned portfolio,
require interaction with bureau staff and sponsors; those tasks
generated by monitoring expenses using the regulations and policies of
the Smithsonian and the sponsor; those tasks involving the application of
prudent business practices in cash flow management; those tasks
generated by the computation and application of indirect costs, fringe
benefits and related studies; and staff assignments in support of OSP or
special assignments from the Director and/or supervisor.

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or four years of
education above the high school level.  Specialized experience is
experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position and
which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills
and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Selective Factors:  (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory
requirements in order to be considered qualified to compete for a
position.)

1.  Knowledge of financial policies and proceudres.
2.  Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures and techniques which are used to maintain accounts in an accounting system.
3. Knowledge of automated information systems.
4.  Ability to enter, verify and modify information on a computerized accounting system.

Quality ranking factors:  (These factors are not mandatory to be
considered for a position, but will be used to determine who are the
highest qualified candidates among those who meet the selective
factors.)

1.  Skill in written communications.

2.  Skill in oral communictions (i.e., negotiating, presentaitons, and diplomacy).

3.  Skill in problem solving (e.g. resolving audits, administering grants).

4.  Knowledge of accounting principles and methods of audit resolution (A/P, A/R).

5.  Knowledge of automated informaiton systems (spreadsheets, word processors, databases).

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Note:  Relocation expenses will not be paid for this vacancy.

How to apply:

1.  The Smithsonian does not require a standard application form, but we
need certain information to evaluate your qualifications.  You may apply
using a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment
(OF-612), or any other application form you choose, including an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment.  Note:  If you use an SF-171, do not answer questions 38-47.  Job finalists will be asked to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment.  The information on this form will be used to determine suitability for Trust Fund employment and to authorize a background investigation, if required.)

2.  Clearly describe in your resume or application your work experience,
education and/or training as it relates to this vacancy.  It is very important that you fully address how your work experience and education/training meet both the specialized experience and the selective factors. This information will be used to determine whether or not you are qualified for this vacancy.  Selective factors establish qualifications to be eligible to compete for the position.  Quality ranking factors are not mandatory but are used to determine who are the highest qualified candidates among those eligible to compete for the position.  Therefore, it is to your benefit to provide a full description of your experience, education/training relative to the job requirements of this vacancy.

Your application must be submitted to one of the addresses below and
must be received by the closing date.

Send your application to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch One
PO Box 23762
Washington, DC  20026-3762

OR, Bring your application to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Suite #2100
Washington, DC  20560
(Hours:  M-F, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

To obtain information on the Trust Fund hiring process, hear about other
Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy announcements, an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171, (may be used for Trust Fund positions) call our automated Jobline on (202) 287-3102 (accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week).

For further information please call (202) 287-2435 (voice) or (202)
287-3498 (TTY).

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Karen L. Otiji, Senior Grant and Contract Administrator
Office of Sponsored Projects, Smithsonian Institution
955 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7400
Washington, DC  20560-0903
phone: 202-287-3793/fax: 202-287-3707