Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.,The duties may include, but are not limited to:,Assist the Senior Budget Analyst in monitoring Division operations to ensure they are conducted in a fiscally responsible manner, within appropriate authorized levels, and adequately recovering costs.,Assist the Senior Budget Analyst in conducting reviews and analyses of Division programs.,Use Division’s automated billing systems to obtain billing information and track and analyze trends.,Review monthly accounting reports to ensure the accuracy and completeness of Division’s billing and collections data.,Prepare preliminary reports on operations of field locations, including offices, inspection points, terminal markets and processing facilities.,Analyze user fees and provide recommendations for adjustments to the Senior Budget Analyst.,Maintain accounting codes for Division’s services and programs which allow for effective and efficient tracking of obligations and revenue by individual program and in the aggregate.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Processing Financial Management Modernization Initiative (FMMI) accounting reports to compile, consolidate estimates for such items as personnel salaries and expenses, travel, and other expenses as required. Updating consolidated estimates in reports. Using excel formulas to analyze and compare selected object class and line-item obligations and expenditures in the reports and approved operating budgets. Monitoring funds to ensure they are being used in a timely manner to support the mission objectives. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business or related field. OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Creating and modifying budget reports for tracking revenue/obligations; payroll and delinquent debt. Forecasting and maintaining budget for personnel salaries and expenses of a program and makes recommendations regarding the adjustment of funds. Servicing multi-year cooperative service agreements and MOU's. Analyzing numerous accounts, tracking revenue and obligations comparing object class obligations and expenses in the approved operating budget. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business or related field. OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR LL.M., if related Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-9/11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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 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

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection. If you are selected, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted. Promotion is not guaranteed. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.