Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a BUDGET TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5601000 and is part of the IL CFMO, National Guard.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 08 July 2024. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
Duties
As a BUDGET TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), GS-0561-7, you will perform technical support for budget analysis and budget administration.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
- Develop and recommend procedures, objectives and processes pertaining to preparation and execution of the organizational budget.
- Ensure timely submission to budget estimates by staff officials.
- Review and consolidate budget estimates, taking into account issues, problems and conflicts within the budget program.
- Persuade officials to revise estimates that do not conform to established guidelines or requirements.
- Maintain an accurate record of incoming and outgoing funds.
- Provide ongoing analysis and evaluation of budget status to ensure priorities and mission objectives are achieved.
- Project program needs, taking into account funding variations and knowledge of organizational requirements.
- Identify funding shortages and take action to ensure priority projects are not eliminated.
- Recommend transfer or allotment of funds to cover increases in obligations within established limits.
- Prepare and update status reports.
- Review, edit, and ensure accuracy of reports prior to release to management officials.
- Ensure management officials and budget committee is provided current program status.
- Provide information and guidance on procedures, forms, and documentation to support budget estimates.
- Inform officials of current guidelines for preparation of estimates.
- Ensure budget reports are submitted promptly and that fund usage meets statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain contact with staff personnel within other divisions and other military installations for coordination on budgetary matters.
- Work with program managers to confirm fund transfers and budget allotments.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Certification Level 1: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 1 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
- Members of the financial management workforce must achieve the appropriate certification level for their positions within 2 years of notification of applicable certification requirements or the period of any extension.
- The incumbent of this position must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved by the TAG.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
- PCS expenses may be authorized.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess skills in applying problem solving techniques; skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; experience in 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; experience in research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences; ability to follow established methods and procedures; and experience in using practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes at least 12 months of fundamental working experience with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the budget analysis occupational series and grade; experience 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; knowledge of budget operation, procedures, and program guidelines, concepts, guiding principles, techniques, and practices; and experience in administrative, professional or technical work that provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques.
Members of the financial management workforce are required to participate in the Financial Management Certification Program; therefore, achieving certification is a condition of employment. Members of the financial management workforce must achieve the appropriate certification level for their positions within 2 years of notification of applicable certification requirements or the period of any extension.
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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you 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.
Applicants, who completed military service financial technical school course and were awarded the applicable and compatible military skills, are considered qualified for GS-06 and GS-07 level positions.
You must provide OFFICIAL 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.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget
- Decision Support
- Fundamentals and Operations of Budget
- Interpersonal Skills
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
- If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
- Certifications
- DD-214
- SF-50
- Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Documents that support Veterans' Preference:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- SF-15
If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
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/12433169
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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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