Voucher Examiner

• Reviewing invoices vouchers travel claims and other payment documents.
• Verifying supporting documentation calculations and funding availability.
• Ensuring payments comply with federal regulations and agency policies.
• Resolving discrepancies and coordinating with vendors employees and program offices.
• Conducting quality-control reviews and identifying potential errors or improper payments

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of General experience is progressively responsible clerical office or other work that indicates ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-04 level.

OR

2 years above high school level. This education must have obtained in an accredited business secretarial or technical school junior college college or university.

OR

A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100% to qualify for this GS-04 grade level.

GS-05 Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: processing third party health plan transactions compiling reports coordinating collection for third party reimbursement maintaining automated accounts receivable ledger posting claim payments monitoring claim payment rollover to secondary and tertiary billing generate Aging summary reports reviewing patients accounts.

OR

Successfully completed 4 years of education beyond the high school level. Education was obtained in an accredited business secretarial or technical school junior college college or university.

OR

A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level.

GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Coordinating collection for third party reimbursement maintaining automate accounts receivable ledger posting claim payments monitoring claim payment rollover to secondary and tertiary billing generate Aging summary reports reviewing patient accounts resolving difficult reconciliations.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.