Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Las Vegas. Information about Las Vegas and the surrounding area can be found at Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Formulate budget estimates and analyze, interpret, and project budget data for specifically assigned organizations, object classes, substantive programs, and/or support activities. Conduct research to locate and obtain information from existing financial databases. Execute budget activities and operations for specifically assigned organizations, object classes, substantive programs, and/or support activities. Review, execute, and distribute Planning Target Allocation (PTA) and Annual Work Plan (AWP) allocations and directives. Monitor and track the expenditure of direct appropriations (including offsetting collections), mandatory (permanent) appropriations, transfers from other agencies, contributions, and/or reimbursements. Participate in efforts regarding long and short-range financial planning, budgetary authorizations, financial management system requirements, etc. Ensure the formulated budget is consistent and adequately addresses high priority directives and all submission requirements. Develop, review, and edit detailed analyses, estimates, proposals, and justifications for annual funding needs for all current and out year activities. Extract and analyze budgetary data for the purpose of meeting management requirements, monitoring trends, making projections, and identifying needs for process changes, budget constraints, etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-09: - One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service as a budget analyst or directly related position. Specialized experience is further defined as: performing routine technical and administrative support to an organization regarding the budget; interpret discrepancies and resolve budgetary issues; assist in budget formulation, budget execution, and budget analysis for an organization; OR - a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR - two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR - an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. For GS-11: - One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service as a budget analyst or in a directly related position. Specialized experience is further defined as: executing and monitoring budget contributing to technical and administrative support to an organization in relation to budget; perform budget formulation, execution, and budget analysis and reporting for an organization; experience formulating, executing, and monitoring budget for an organization; OR - completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or - LL.M., if related; OR - an equivalent combination of the education and specialized experience described above. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The work is principally sedentary with a moderate amount of standing and walking. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be required. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer.

Education

This position falls under the Budget Analysis Series, 0560 - there are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this series.

This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Kimberly King
• Phone: (775) 861-6510
• Email: [email protected]