About the Position: As a Budget Technician (OA), you will prepare budget summaries and financial management reports using statistical data and automated financial accounting systems. This position is located at HQ US FORSCOM in Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Duties

Performs budget administration functions to include budget execution analysis in support of the organization and its subordinate commands. Reviews annual budget forecasts and spending plans, and recommends adjustments based on historical data and training plans. Performs a variety of budgetary, administrative and statistical functions to determine funding program validity and provides written assessments. Researches, compiles, verifies, and summarizes data involving salaries, expenses, and other object class information. Reviews annual spending plans to identify variances from projected monthly expenditures and reimbursements. Provides management information, advice, and assistance to the Chief/Deputy on assigned administrative programs/projects. Provides guidance on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, personnel management practices, security, awards/evaluation policy, TDA trend analysis, financial management certification and civilian recruitment. Performs personnel management functions to ensure all evaluations are submitted in accordance with end of evaluation timelines and suspense dates. Serves as the Division Time and Attendance Administrator responsible for input to the Automated Time and Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) for personnel assigned. Interprets Army and Forces Command regulations/policies pertaining to office operations and business processes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires a Financial Management Level I Certification and is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
• Failure to obtain the Financial Management Level I Certification within the required time may subject the selectee to adverse action.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1.) Formulating budget summaries and reports using statistical data; 2.) Utilizing automated financial accounting systems to input and process data such as Defense Travel System (DTS)/ Government Travel Card (GTC); 3.) Reviewing budgetary data, preparing financial management reports using General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS); AND 4.) Overseeing fiscal laws, policies, procedures and guidance affecting the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementBudget AdministrationPersonnel and Human Resources Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address SC-W3YBAA HEADQUARTERS US ARMY FORCES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28319 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk