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(0540-5011) CLAIMS AND VOUCHER EXAMINING SPECIALIST--LEVEL 14
DOCUMENT DATE: June 12, 1997
FUNCTION:
Audits, validates, and processes documentation of a standard or technical nature pertaining to complex or specific domestic claims and vouchers.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs, taking into account provisions of Article 33 of the Information Service Centers collective bargaining agreement; failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
Knowledge of accounting, payroll, claims examining, or other fiscal or accounting work with documents and records pertaining to a single phase or number of phases of financial activities.
Knowledge of computer systems or programming fundamentals including the terminology, usage, and operating characteristics of computer terminals, or to understand programming principles and instructions at a general level sufficient to communicate with computer programmers.
Knowledge of postal accounting including the policies, procedures and regulations governing financial processing, recording, or storage of information or property as outlined in manuals or directives.
Ability to plan and organize data or information for analysis, preparing and writing reports, determining the sequence of activities to be performed and necessary resources, or scheduling activities and setting priorities to meet established time commitments.
Ability to work effectively with others involves interacting positively and efficiently exchanging information with others, and coordinating work tasks to achieve objectives.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 741, Series 3.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.