This position is a Budget Analyst, GS- 0560-13 working in Sacramento, California for the R8-ARD-Fish and Aquatic Conservation.

Duties

This position is located in the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program, Pacific Southwest Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This position serves as the regional advisor on the program's budget development and execution. This regional program has one of the largest and most complex budgets in the country. The Pacific Southwest Region Fisheries Program provides staff to support the management of aquatic species and conservation of aquatic habitats in California, Nevada, and Oregon's Klamath Basin. The Fisheries Program undertakes a variety of population management and habitat restoration activities, many of which are directed by Congressionally-legislated and court mandated authorities, Treaty and Trust responsibilities, and national program goals. These activities rely upon the development and application of technical and scientific information in fish population assessment and management, aquatic ecosystem assessment and management, captive propagation of endangered species, and management of aquatic invasive species, with emphasis on the protection, restoration, mitigation and enhancement of species listed by the Service under the Endangered Species Act, anadromous salmonids, and other imperiled species within the Pacific Southwest Region. The FAC Program provides line supervision for three Fish and Wildlife Offices, two National Fish Hatcheries, and one Fish Health Center. Key duties for this position are: Provides analytic capability and management of the regional budgets of the Fish and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) Program, including budget development, justification, allocation and execution. Analyzes program needs, budget justification materials, and Administrative initiatives to formulate recommendations and strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs' future budget submissions, operations, and execution. Reviews and analyzes field office and program budget submissions and formulates recommendations related to the development of the FAC budget. Manages a small budget staff; planning, assigning, and reviewing work; adjusts short term priorities; aids in establishing performance standards and evaluating performance; approves leave and certifies time and attendance.

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.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• 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 01/31/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-13]: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: 1) developing and presenting executable budgets with multiple funding sources that meet the goals of an organization while following all applicable regulations, policy, and guidance; 2) writing and editing budget justification papers, plans, and estimates. 3) providing budget process advice and guidance to managers and upper management and working with programs to ensure their use of funds is appropriate; and 4) conducting long-range budgetary strategic planning for an organization (e.g., analyzing legislation, policy directives, and legal decisions to determine program impacts, determining the impact of unfunded fixed costs, payroll increases, or staffing increases, anticipating long-term budget constraints, identifying efficiencies, etc.). NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

Education cannot be used as a substitution for experience.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]