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PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.

This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Wholesale Operations Division. As a Supervisory Government Securities Specialist, you will manage the identification, proposal development, and implementation of daily operational and long-term complex solutions to resolve issues and achieve the mission of the Office. Learn more about this agency.

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PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.

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Accepting applications Posted today · Apply by 080626 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 6, 2026

Location 1 vacancy in the following location Birmingham, AL No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible: Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary $127,044 - $165,162 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 14

Promotion potential 14

Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0501 Financial Administration And Program

Supervisory status Yes

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Not Required

Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-FS-13015867-MPA

Control number 878098300

This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job, agency, or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Current Bureau of the Fiscal Service internal employees who are qualifying as Status eligibles or currently serving on a V.R.A. appointment or a Sched. A appointment OR
CTAP eligibles.

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As a Supervisory Government Securities Specialist you will:

Develop Branch goals and objectives independently or jointly with higher management with the intent to monitor progress toward achieving those goals.
Provide advice to the Director on changes to and schedules for programs or major projects.
Plan work to be accomplished by the branch and sets priorities as well as deadlines for its completion.
Monitor key/critical positions and actively participate in succession planning for the Division and the Office as input into the Bureau workforce plan.
Gather data from various sources; monitor data to spot and track trends; identify problems and resolve or recommend solutions to issues in service offering, customer accounts, or individuals.

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Conditions of employment

All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary period. During this time your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary or trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary or trial period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights: Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf dni.gov.

Key Requirements Please refer to Conditions of Employment. Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector, or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Specialized Experience for the GS-14: you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

Providing financial, technical, or policy analysis related to marketable securities or the underlying systems used for the issuance of Treasury securities. Such experience could include:
Analyzing and developing solutions to enhance organizational process and operational efficiencies dealing with financial operations; OR
Coordinating, leading, and prioritizing work for subordinate employees or a project team dealing with financial operations; OR
Experience in writing and in-person presenting technical findings to varied audiences, exchanging ideas, defending rationale, presenting recommendations, and negotiating solutions to sensitive issues related to financing and commercial book-entry matters.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks.

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During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions, and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is a high-risk position.
We offer opportunities for telework.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous.

Our benefits package includes:

Challenging work opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and Americans with Disabilities Act (1990 as amended) that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. 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 window Learn 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 evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., résumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.

To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

The USAHire Federal Supervisor Assessment questions target seven critical supervisory competencies:

Accountability
Customer Service
Decisiveness
Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Resilience

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

A Subject Matter Expert (SME) may be used in the process of rating and rank applicants.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration.

To preview the application questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13015867

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Required documents Required Documents Help

A complete application includes:

A résumé
Vacancy question responses
Submission of any required documents.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible. Please ensure all required documents including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.

To receive full credit for relevant experience please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For résumé writing guidance please visit How do I write a resume for a federal job.

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:

You must submit a copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action which shows your current or most recent grade and competitive service status. The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2. Your SF-50 must show that you have held the required grade level for at least 52 weeks.
If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Disability appointment you must submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that.
Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade you must submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Current Performance Appraisal

How to Apply Help

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

Click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments.
You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
Set aside about two (2) hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.
Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.

To update your application including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

For more information regarding the job and applicant status please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions and other career-related information sessions to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Phone: 304-480-7300 Email: fiscalserviceinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov Address: Wholesale Operations Division Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US

Next steps Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).

Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

To be considered for the position you must meet all qualifications.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request

Required Documents Help

A complete application includes:

A résumé
Vacancy question responses
Submission of any required documents.

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:

You must submit a copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action which shows your current or most recent grade and competitive service status. The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2. Your SF-50 must show that you have held the required grade level for at least 52 weeks.
If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Disability appointment you must submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that.
Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade you must submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Current Performance Appraisal

How to Apply Help

The application process is as follows:

Click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).

Set aside about two (2) hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however most applicants complete the assessments in less time.

If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.

For more information regarding the job and applicant status please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website.

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You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).

Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

To be considered for the position you must meet all qualifications.

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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request

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Accounting Systems Specialist Vaco LLC

Birmingham, AL13 days ago

$65,000–$70,000 Per Year

Location	Birmingham, AL
Industry	Government and Military
Salary	$127,044–$165,162 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?d=TR

Supervisory Government Securities Specialist

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