The position serves as a Budget Technician for the Research & Development Service at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System in Salt Lake City, UT, and works with the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Administrative Officer (AO), Principal Investigators (PIs) and their university business managers and staff, and Fiscal Service to ensure that all research funding is handled appropriately and in accordance with all VHA and Federal regulations.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Assists in accounting, forecasting, and executing the Research budget. Works with researchers to ensure funds are managed in a fiscally responsible manner - reviewing annual budget forecasts and spending plans; recommending adjustments based on historical spending plans and ensuring budgets are current and in compliance with existing regulatory guidance. Advises supervisor of conditions which would result in over-obligation of funds. Performs a variety of budgetary, administrative, and statistical functions to determine funding program validity, form future budget needs, and provide written assessments to researchers. Researches, verifies, compiles, and summarizes data involving salaries, fund control point information, expenses, and other object class information to continuously apprise investigators of funding/budget status and provide guidance relative to resolution of budget conflicts. Tracks funds distribution, monitors costs and expenditures, reconciles commitments and obligations, identifies excess funds, and prepares reports projecting the use of available resources. Prepares and distributes monthly balance statements to each PI, providing detailed financial information and furnishing backup information. Serves as the government purchase card holder with authority to make credit card purchases within a specified dollar amount. Purchases supplies, equipment, and services; screens purchase requests for completeness and adequacy; searches for sources of supply and availability; coordinates purchase requirements, specifications and acceptable substitutes with requester; contacts prospective contractor/vendor for oral and/or written quotes and determines source based on price, delivery, etc.; processes and tracks purchase documents, advising customer of status of the purchase; and reviews and reconciles billing statements for accuracy, resolves discrepancies as required, and processes for payment. Conducts cost-benefit analysis and explores alternate sources of purchase to ensure the best prices for the service. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or Research Service leadership. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: One full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled (Budget Technician). To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the Federal service. Specialized experience: Experience applying knowledge of budgetary procedures used to compile, consolidate, organize, and/or summarize information about an organization's budget and prepare reports and experience applying knowledge of a standard accounting system and techniques to assist in day-to-day budget operations. This experience must be reflected in your application to qualify. NOTE: Graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position (Budget Technician). Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: AccountingArithmetic/Mathematical ReasoningCustomer ServiceFinancial ManagementReading Comprehension IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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. Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary, being performed for the most part while seated comfortably at a desk or table. A moderate amount of standing and walking is required when attending meetings and conferences, and in visiting other offices and buildings throughout the facility. Work also requires a one-time, daily pick-up of mail and packages from the on-site warehouse/mailroom and requires the ability to lift up to 15 pounds. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Salt Lake City ORD VISN 19 550 Foothill Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84158 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]