This position is a Budget Technician, GS- 0561-5/6 working in Carlsbad, CA -or- Palm Springs, CA, for the R8-Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office. This vacancy is open to applicants meeting one of the eligibilities below. Applicants will be asked to identify which category or categories they meet and provide documentation proving eligibility. Military Spouse Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan VEOA NOTE: Applicants must apply to announcement to receive consideration.

Duties

As a Budget Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintaining informal commitment/obligation ledgers related to procurement (Government Commercial Purchase Card and Contracts), travel, and inter- and intra-agency agreements (grants, cooperative agreements, and reimbursable), ensuring availability of funds exist prior to submission of requirements. This is not limited to reconciling financial statements of designated programs and validating timekeeping entries on a bi-weekly basis (or as requested) related to payroll requirement. Monitoring the financial obligations and expenditures status of funds and preparing periodic reports. Extracting, compiling, and summarizing statistical and historical budget data for budget analyst to develop budget and target requirements, study trends, and evaluate dollar guidance provided by higher authority. Performing other related administrative duties as assigned in support of the mission. Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-7. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-7.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 10/27/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the Minimum Qualification of the grade(s) to which you are applying. Minimum Qualification [GS-5] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service performing work in or directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: (1) using financial system(s) to input documents, produce reports, and access budgetary information; (2) compiling cost data for salaries, utilities, travel, etc.; (3) transferring funds between accounts; (4) making arithmetic computations. OR Successful completion of 4 years of education above the high school level at an accredited college or university. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 that equals 100% of the requirement. Minimum Qualification [GS-6] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service performing work in or directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: (1) using financial system(s) to research, compile, verify, and summarize budget data such as salaries, fixed costs, travel expenses, and other expenses; (2) assisting with adjustments for changes in projected expenditures; (3) participating in preliminary budget estimates and assisting with budget execution; (4) responding to inquiries regarding budget procedures, problems, reconciliation issues, and related budgetary issues. 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.

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]