Don’t Delay – Start Your Career Today with FHWA!
The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Financial Specialists (GS-0501-07/09 – from $49,025 to $91,582 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814563200 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 12/16/2024.
The Office of Federal Lands Highway improves transportation to and within Federal and Tribal Lands by providing technical services to the highway/transportation community. They also to build accessible and scenic roads that ensure the many national treasures within the United States of America’s Federal lands can be enjoyed by all.
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The selectee will work in one of FHWA’s Federal-aid Highway Division or Federal Lands Highway Division Office locations. This position assists with technical, administrative, and program management aspects of financial management in the Federal Highway Administration.
As a Financial Specialist, you will:
- Act as a technical resource on FHWA procedures and guidance on Federal laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives related to finance considerations applicable to the Federal Aid Highway Program or Federal Lands Program in the following areas: funding advice and guidance, financial management improvements, project funds management, audit resolution, and innovative finance.
- Participate with other Federal agencies and State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) on pertinent financial management concerns relative to highway issues, with the goal of advancing Federal Aid and Federal Lands programs and projects.
- Work with the Finance Manager to implement and conduct financial management system reviews and evaluations of the DOTs, local governments, and other Federal Agencies.
- Assist in the approval of reimbursement claims, project agreement modifications, advance construction conversions, and conducting the final review and approval of final project claims.
- Participate on interdisciplinary team reviews or activities, work groups, and task forces to address project or program issues or to ensure implementation of the financial management program.
The ideal candidate for this position is an entry level financial specialist who has a desire to learn the technical, administrative, and program management aspects of financial management in the Federal Highway Administration.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should have between 0 to 5 years of experience; be mobile and willing to travel to remote locations for extended periods of time; and be able to work independently and in a team environment.