GS-0503

Financial Clerical and Technician

Performs financial support work including transaction processing, record keeping, and financial administrative support.

📊Administrative📈GS-3/4/5/6/7/8📁0500

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0503

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Note: In all positions in this occupation, the ability to work accurately with figures is required.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week. Education above high school is generally acceptable through GS-5.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.

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✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
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✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-0503

Army36B

★★★★★Match

Financial Management Technician

Direct translation. 36Bs already work in federal financial systems (GFEBS, DFAS) using same appropriation laws as civilian federal employees. One of the best military-to-federal fits. DFAS and DoD agencies actively recruit.

Skills:

Financial SystemsBudget ExecutionAccounting Principles

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9

Air Force6F0X1

★★★★★Match

Financial Management

Strong financial background. DFAS experience is directly applicable.

Skills:

Financial OperationsBudget ManagementAccounting

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Process financial transactions
•Maintain financial records
•Prepare financial documents
•Verify financial data
•Support financial operations
•Respond to inquiries

🎯Key Competencies

Financial Processing

Skill in processing transactions accurately.

Attention to Detail

Accuracy in maintaining financial records.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with financial systems.

Math Skills

Ability to perform financial calculations.

Organization

Skill in managing financial documents.

Compliance

Understanding of financial regulations.

🔑Resume Keywords

Financial Clerical and TechnicianMaintain financial recordsPrepare financial documentsProcess financial transactionsRespond to inquiriesSupport financial operationsVerify financial data

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