Budget Technician
The Budget Technician, serves as the control point manager for the control points aligned under FMS; assists the Budget Section staff in the training of control point users in the facility; and manages the tracking, monitoring and budgetary oversight of the Information Technology, Research and General Post Fund appropriations. The Budget Technician duties include, but not limited to:
Extracts and compiles budgetary and payroll information from multiple sources to be reviewed by the analyst. Reviews estimates from the program officials and makes recommendations based on the validity of the provided information. Maintains historical data concerning the obligations, expenditures, FTEE, and transactions of multiple control points. Conducts routine audits of the control point activity files including the running balance ceiling reports. Reviews, analyzes, revises, and recommends approval, disapproval, or changes to budget requests and justifications. Process a variety of transactions that include the initiate allocation, periodic funding transactions, and expenditure transfers that are essential to the execution of the overall operating plan. Communicates directly with control point clerks and officials throughout the organization regarding control point balances and budgetary projections. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Budget Technician/ PD# 10928O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 grade level position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. 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. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
GS-06 Grade level:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Adheres to policies and procedures that vary between appropriations, funds and programs; Serves as the primary point of contact to provide guidance on the balancing and maintaining of the control points spending; Knowledge and ability to utilize all Microsoft systems and applications including Excel and Access; Assists the Budget staff in the training of control point users in the facility; Involves resolving problems in the maintenance of control points, auditing transactions, and assisting in the correction of errors; Conducts routine audits of the control point activity files including the running balance ceiling reports. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Budget AdministrationCommunicationComputer SkillsControl of FundsFinancial Analysis 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary with some light exertion related to walking to and from meetings, and lifting moderately heavy files boxes, less than 25 lbs.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Extracts and compiles budgetary and payroll information from multiple sources to be reviewed by the analyst. Reviews estimates from the program officials and makes recommendations based on the validity of the provided information. Maintains historical data concerning the obligations, expenditures, FTEE, and transactions of multiple control points. Conducts routine audits of the control point activity files including the running balance ceiling reports. Reviews, analyzes, revises, and recommends approval, disapproval, or changes to budget requests and justifications. Process a variety of transactions that include the initiate allocation, periodic funding transactions, and expenditure transfers that are essential to the execution of the overall operating plan. Communicates directly with control point clerks and officials throughout the organization regarding control point balances and budgetary projections. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Budget Technician/ PD# 10928O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 grade level position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. 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. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
GS-06 Grade level:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Adheres to policies and procedures that vary between appropriations, funds and programs; Serves as the primary point of contact to provide guidance on the balancing and maintaining of the control points spending; Knowledge and ability to utilize all Microsoft systems and applications including Excel and Access; Assists the Budget staff in the training of control point users in the facility; Involves resolving problems in the maintenance of control points, auditing transactions, and assisting in the correction of errors; Conducts routine audits of the control point activity files including the running balance ceiling reports. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Budget AdministrationCommunicationComputer SkillsControl of FundsFinancial Analysis 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary with some light exertion related to walking to and from meetings, and lifting moderately heavy files boxes, less than 25 lbs.
- Department:
0561 Budget Clerical And Assistance - Salary Range:
$39,166 to $50,917 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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