The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Wildland Fire, in Boise, Idaho or Washington, D.C. At the full performance level GS-14 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Prepares and reviews budget tables, budget justification narratives, and other documents for annual budget requests through all stages of the formulation process. Reviews and assesses budget requests submitted by bureaus and offices participating in the Wildland Fire Management program for reasonableness, accuracy, and consistency with all relevant policies, procedures, and priorities. Recommends alternative program initiatives and resources levels for consideration by the Budget Officer and senior program officials. Works with other DOI bureaus and offices, the Departments of Agriculture and the Treasury, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to execute and monitor the apportionment, allotment, sub-allotment, and obligation of funds to facilitate the efficient and effective operation of the program. Provides expert recommendations to the Budget Officer and senior program officials on budget execution of the bureaus and offices participating in the program, including examining un-obligated balances of prior-year funding and projecting budget execution by the program. Prepares and analyzes special studies concerning resource needs and impacts and complex budget matters, by extrapolating, revising, and analyzing documentation and data. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and revising communications to Congress and OMB in response to questions and for required briefings and reports. The Office of Wildland Fire has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Boise, Idaho Salary Range Information: GS-13: $103,409 - $134,435 per annum GS-14: $122,198 - $158,860 per annum Washington, D.C. Salary Range Information: GS-13: $117,962 - $153,354 per year GS-14: $139,395 - $181,216 per year The salary range listed reflects Salary Table - Rest of the U.S.; not all locations are included. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted. For more information on locality and pay scales, please click here. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience (MUST MEET ALL): Experience applying budget policies, procedures, and regulations to formulate and execute budgets for a large organization; Experience composing and evaluating annual budget formulation documents for a large organization to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency with law and policy; Experience preparing multi-year budget estimates and analysis for an assigned area. To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience (MUST MEET ALL): Experience with applying budget policies, procedures, and regulations to formulate and execute budgets for a large organization; Experience composing and evaluating annual budget formulation documents for a large organization to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency with law and policy; Experience preparing multi-year budget estimates and analysis for an assigned area. Experience identifying and analyzing trends to inform budget projections and decisions and to evaluate potential impacts on execution and formulation; Experience utilizing budget databases, systems, and information to ensure the availability and appropriate use of funds. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Abel Ibarra
• Phone: 703-787-1012
• Email: [email protected]