Environmental Protection Agency is Hiring a Financial Analyst Near Los Angeles, CA

Qualifications:

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as experience analyzing a variety of financial, project funding and accounting problems, questions or circumstances. Developing, interpreting and/or applying laws, regulations, agency policies and guidance. Experience providing advice on financial matters to managers and project officers.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 

• Knowledge of federal legal requirements governing operation of the lean Water State Revolving Fund Program under the Clean Water Act, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and any additional federal statutes that affect the State Revolving Fund programs.
• Knowledge of financial assistance mechanisms, including loans, grants, principal forgiveness and refinancing.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of federal financial management, accounting and audit requirements.
• Skill in oral communication.
• Knowledge of the financial indicators to evaluate the financial health of state revolving funds.
• Knowledge of grant and contract policies and procedures and how to apply them.
• Skill in oral communication.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities:

You will:

• Conduct financial analysis and provides advice to grant officers and management.
• Conduct financial analysis and provides advice/assistance to states.
• Manage financial agreements, including grants and contracts.
• Develop policies and guidance for implementing the financial aspects of the State Revolving Fund programs and gives trainings and presentations.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will spend more than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

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