BUDGET TECHNICIAN (T32) Job in Montgomery, AL

Vacancy No. AL-12446069-AR-24-176 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $49,025.00 to $63,733.00 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/26/2024 Close Date 7/26/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Montgomery, AL


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a BUDGET TECHNICIAN (T32), Position Description Number D2231000and is part of the AL DCSOPS JFHQ, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: DCSOPS, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC R. BEAN


***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25%***

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Title 32 CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite) CAT 2- Current Army M-Day and Temporary Technicians within ALARNG CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALARNG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens

Duties

(1) Develops and recommends procedures, objectives and processes pertaining to preparation and execution of the organizational budget. Ensures timely submission of budget estimates by staff officials. Reviews and consolidates budget estimates, taking into account issues, problems and conflicts within the budget program. Persuades officials to revise estimates that do not conform to established guidelines or requirements. Maintains an accurate record of incoming and outgoing funds. Provides ongoing analysis and evaluation of budget status to ensure priorities and mission objectives are achieved. Projects program needs, taking into account funding variations and knowledge of organizational requirements. Identifies funding shortages and takes action to ensure priority projects are not eliminated. Recommends transfer or allotment of funds to cover increases in obligations within established limits.

(2) Prepares and updates status reports. Reviews, edits and ensures accuracy of reports prior to release to management officials. Ensures management officials and budget committee is provided current program status. Provides information and guidance on procedures, forms and documentation to support budget estimates. Informs officials of current guidelines for preparation of estimates. Ensures budget reports are submitted promptly and that fund usage meets statutory and regulatory requirements.

(3) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SPC
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SSG
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education, or training involving analytical abilities; skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the budget analysis occupational series and grade. Types of specialized experience may include interpreting and applying a variety of budget analysis regulations/instructions and guidelines. An understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. May include knowledge of budget operation, procedures, and program guidelines, concepts, guiding principles, techniques, and practices. Experience in administrative, professional or technical work that provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION:

--Knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated steps, conditions and procedures or processes required to assemble, review and maintain complex budget and financial transactions.

--Knowledge of various budget and financial regulations, laws and requirements to ensure compliance and recommend action.

--Knowledge of a variety of budget functional areas and the relationships to other functions in order to research or investigate problems or errors that require reconciling and reconstructing incomplete information, conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information, or performing actions of similar complexity.

--Knowledge of automated budget systems to reconcile errors that require an understanding of nonstandard procedures or to provide assistance in the development of automated procedures for clerical operations.

--Knowledge of extensive and diverse budget regulations, operations and procedures governing a wide variety of types of related transactions to resolve nonstandard transactions, complaints or discrepancies, provide advice or perform other work that requires authoritative procedural knowledge.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATIONF OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify, the applicant must have a completed undergraduate or graduate education, the college degree education must be in one of, or be a combination of the following required disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Applicants, who completed military service financial technical school course and were awarded the applicable and compatible military skills, are considered qualified for GS-07 level positions.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12446069

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

Ryan Bean
Address
AL DCSOPS JFHQ
1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr
Montgomery, AL 3610-0711
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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