The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Budget Review Division (BRD) is a component within the Executive Office of the President that helps Federal departments and agencies implement the commitments and priorities of the President. OMB is seeking candidates for a Budget Preparation Specialist (Printing) position. The BRD has four branches and coordinates preparation and production of the President's Budget, monitors action on budget-related legislation, and supports budget execution.

Duties

As a Budget Preparation Specialist (Printing), GS-0501-13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Manages the annual production of the documents that make up the Budget of the United States Government: Using a variety of specialized computer applications, prepares budget document materials; electronically typesets materials for final review; ensures documents meet Machine-readable File requirements and Section 508 compliance; prepares documents for submission to the Government Printing Office (GPO) for final printing and production. Advises Division management on the production schedule requirements of the President's annual Budget, including timing considerations involved in ensuring production of the Budget documents consistent with meeting the statutory transmittal date. Serves as the primary architect of OMB's publishing systems: Works with OMB and GPO staff to utilize software, processes, and techniques to facilitate the publication of OMB documents. Anticipates and prepares for changes in OMB's publishing requirements. Examines new processes, techniques, hardware, and software for suitability for OMB's publishing requirements. Recommends acquisition of new equipment or changes in processes or procedures, as appropriate. Contributes to the preparation of the President's annual budget. Reviews agency budget submissions for technical/conceptual accuracy and consistency; monitors the development of the computer data base supporting the budget, ensuring accuracy and completeness; coordinates scheduling and support for the OMB and Presidential budget reviews. Monitors congressional action on appropriations bills. At each stage of congressional activity, assesses the effect of the Congress actions on the President's budget and provides the Director and other policy level officials with information. Compiles and analyses revised budget estimates of government agencies for public release in the summer (as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are: FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Executing the design, preparation, and production of print or electronic documents, utilizing programs, such as, digital image production large format printing, scanners, and various desktop publishing hardware and software; Utilizing a variety of equipment and computer software for the design, preparation, and production of documents and/or printing materials for production, such as, digital image production large format printing, scanners, and various desktop publishing hardware and software; and Make recommendations for improving the presentation and visualization of data in the publications and other documents. (Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.)FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Managing the execution of year-round printing and electronic publishing requirements using a variety of specialized computer applications, such as, digital image production large format printing, scanners, and various desktop publishing hardware and software; Designing, preparing, and producing a wide variety of printed and electronically published documents, which includes the planning of production methods, technical specifications and processes, scheduling, cost and distribution requirements; Using a variety of specialized computer applications to prepare publication document materials for final review; and Managing printing processes across several groups within an organization in order to ensure critical projects are completed on time and with a consistently high print quality. (Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.)Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]