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The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of cash processing work involving receipt and disbursement of funds (to include foreign currency exchange) on a simultaneous basis In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of a body of standardized rules, regulations, instructions, policies and procedures to perform receipt and disbursement of funds as a simultaneous operation.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of numerous regulations, instructions, policies, and procedures pertaining to all types of receiving and disbursing transactions to receive and disburse funds.

Knowledge of the full range of vouchers supporting cash collections and disbursements; banking practices and currency; a wide range of appropriations; and foreign currency exchange.

Knowledge of security regulations pertaining to security of funds and financial instruments. Skill in detecting counterfeit currency and worn bills according to Treasury Department procedures.

Ability to effectively communicate orally with a diverse group of individuals, and provide prompt and courteous customer service.

Ability to operate a calculator, computer, adding machine, and/or cash register; and work accurately with figures PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• Performs the full range of collection and disbursement of cash/checks as a simultaneous operation Performs reconciliations, balancing, and auditing of receipts and disbursements in a large number of categories using Integrated Paying and Collecting System (IPC) Safeguards the work area Provides quality customer service and establishes good working relationships with all customers, co-workers, and Operating Location (OPLOC) Independently performs miscellaneous cash processing duties at an overseas location