This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Boston, Massachusetts and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to perform administrative functions in the formulation, execution, and review of the operating budget and representation and analysis. Duties performed: Monitors all phases of budget formulation and execution to ensure funds are properly recouped and/or allocated and are obligated in a timely and effective manner, including monitoring and tracking countermeasures, analyzing data for accuracy, and recommending actions of financial nature which will affect the direct operations. Tracks building specific expenses associated with security and protection such as protective security officers, repair and maintenance of alarm systems and magnetometers, including identifying causes for non-profitability and recommending actions to improve cost effectiveness. Administers budget formulation, execution and analysis of organizational overtime, travel, contracts, purchase card transactions, etc. Develops, recommends, and implements pricing structures for each security feature (asset), including new acquisitions and coordinates fee structures charged for Security Services to ensure consistency. Works in coordination with the various organizations to determine that appropriate funding levels correspond with security requirements of each facility in the FPS inventory. Provides guidance and advice within the organization concerning administrative policies and management and organizational theories that require considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to internal program issues and problems.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Minimum Qualifications:GS-09: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Gathering data and using formulas in order to prepare budget estimates; and Verifying budget estimates in order to track distribution of funds; and Identifying and analyzing budgetary problems to aid in the resolution of conflicting objectives. OR Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Note: Transcripts (unofficial of official) must be submitted to support your claim. OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond one year of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 18 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim. GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following: Formulating and executing operation budgets by applying budgetary concepts, methods, and techniques. Analyzing program and policy changes to assist with formulation of budget forecasts and estimates; and Explaining budget procedures, policies, and alternate sources for budgetary funding to operational staff; and OR Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively high level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Note: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim. OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial or official) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: 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. Additional Conditions of Employment: This position may be designated as Essential Personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]