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Charleston, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Agent Cashiers perform a very critical role within the VA system and function independently with a broad knowledge base and minimal supervision. Primary duties involve cashier activities composed of the broad areas of collection and disbursement of funds and proper distribution of salary checks and earnings and leave this capacity incumbent is designated as an authorized Agent of the Treasury Department and is personally held responsible for the Treasurys advance.
The duties of the Teller include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining the cash flow so that adequate cash is on hand at all times to operate the daily cashier functions
- Planning and reviewing all activities of the Section taking prompt action as necessary to modify and/or change existing practices with the objective of efficiency in operations and maintenance of work on a current and accurate basis in accordance with all existing laws and regulations
- Provides training to alternate cashiers
- Prepare Field Service Receipts for collections using correct reference numbers of patients accounts and proper accounting information across a matrix of specific funds
- Utilizes the Payment Entry Options in the VISTA Agent Cashier Menu whereby the incumbent will appropriately post/apply payments store payment data reconcile daily deposits of funds and accommodate prepayments and refunds
- Responsible for the funds advanced by the Treasury Disbursing Office to cover payment of vouchers and must either return the funds in full or submit documentary evidence that they were disbursed or otherwise disposed ofin accordance with applicable law and instructions of the GAO Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Makes cash payments to patients employees and cash replenishments to Agent Cashier Section and Imprest Fund Cashiers
- Receives receipts deposits and accounts for collections received
- Preventing access of unauthorized individuals to the Agent Cashier Office and maintaining and practicing appropriate security measures
- Implements new/revised operating procedures as required
Compressed/Flexible: May be available at a later date
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#Teller /PD07358A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/01/2026.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
- Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: applying accounting procedures and policies; utilizing computerized systems to reconcile funds daily; experience applying VA Treasury and Patient Fund regulations as related to Fiscal vouchers disbursement of funds authenticating currency and other Agent Cashier operations; communicating with patients and employees receiving and awarding payments.
- Communication
- Technical Competence
- Cashier Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements are of a normal business office environment.
For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u) Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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