Please Note: The following is NOT a federal position. The mission of the Smithsonian's Office of Sponsored Projects parallels that of a University Sponsored Projects office. Our retirement plan is with TIAA. Please send copies of this announcement to any interested parties. Thank you. Announcement No.: 99MS-1179 Office of Human Resources Vacancy Announcement 24 HOUR DIAL-A-JOB: (202) 287-3102 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THIS IS NOT A FEDERAL POSITION OPENING DATE: June 18, 1999 CLOSING DATE: July 9, 1999 Position Title: Grant and Contract Financial Analyst Organization: Office of Sponsored Projects Announcement: 99MS-1179 Series and Grade: IS-501-7/9/11 Salary: $27,508 -$52,927 DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates including qualified individuals with a disability. 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 contracts. The incumbent is principally responsible for five main areas of work: (1) those tasks that, during post-award administration of assigned portfolio, require interaction with bureau staff and sponsors; (2) those tasks generated by monitoring expenses using the regulations and policies of the Smithsonian and sponsor; (3) those tasks involving the application of prudent business practices in cash flow management; (4) those tasks generated by the computation and application of indirect costs, fringe benefits and related studies; and (5) staff assignments in support of OSP or special assignments from the Director and/or the 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 procedures. 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. Knowledge of accounting principles and methods of audit resolution, (A/P, A/R). 2. Knowledge of automated information systems (spreadsheets, word processors, databases). 3. Skill in problem solving (e.g., resolving audits, administering grants). 4. Skill in written communication. 5. Skill in oral communication. 6. Knowledge of grant and contact financial administration. NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID How to Apply: 1. The Smithsonian Institution 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, or any other written application form you choose, including an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment. See page 3 for further instructions. (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 requirement 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. 3. The attached Background Survey Questionnaire should be completed by all candidates, except Smithsonian Institution employees and returned with the application. This is used for gathering statistical data and will not be a part of the application. Applications 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 1 P.O. 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 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 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) 287-2478 (voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY). Page 2, 99MS-1179130/375/500/350 <<<<< ********** >>>>> Karen S. Williamson Novell Network Administrator Grant Specialist SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Office of Sponsored Projects 955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Suite #7400 Washington, DC 20560-0904 Phone: (202) 287-2169 Fax: (202) 287-3707 E-Mail: xxxxxx@osp.si.edu "Work like you don't need the money, Dance like nobody's watching, Love like you've never been hurt." -anonymous ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
