Student: Teller - Part-Time

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 statements. Help
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
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
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
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
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.
For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. 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.
Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: applying accounting procedures and policies; experience applying VA, Treasury, and Patient Fund regulations as related to Fiscal vouchers, disbursement of funds, authenticating currency and other Agent Cashier operations; Cashier Operations
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., spiritual; community; student; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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 Management's website at
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. 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. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
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