U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service (Usfws) | Budget Officer.

Duties
As a Budget Officer, your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Develops staff objectives, policies, guidelines, and evaluates the operations and services of the Budget Branch.Develops budget initiatives and tracks funding levels, travel obligations, staff allocations, and needs.Provides analytic capabilities and management of program budget including budget forecasts, developments, justifications, allocations, and execution.Assists and advises operating officials with key elements needed for budget request justifications, such as clear objectives, goals, and the expected benefits of program funding.Reviews and analyzes regional program budget submissions and provides recommendations for the development of the Science Applications budget.Coordinates and/or prepares annual budget justification packages, along with additional briefing materials for leadership, Office of the Science Advisor, House and Senate budget hearings, Office of Management and Budget, and external organizations.Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.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.Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.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 obtained by 01/13/2025 will be considered.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration.
Minimum Qualification GS-14
One (1) year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: Coordinating the execution of annual, multi-year, and permanent budget, including implementation of enacted appropriations consistent with congressional guidance;Use of the OMB-MAX A-11 data entry system, the Government-Wide Treasury System, the Budget Allocation System, and the Financial Business Management System, or other accounting systems and statistical databases;Creating budget formulation, execution and reporting;Working with diverse staff and leading other cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals;Analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating financial data;Engaging leadership on the impacts of budgets and forecasts.NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 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, 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. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit
Education
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience. Nor does this position have a positive education requirement. See Qualifications section.
Additional information Duty Station: The duty station for this position will be located in a Regional or Headquarters Office in Albuquerque, NM; Anchorage, AK; Atlanta, GA; Bloomington, MN; Falls Church, VA; Hadley, MA; Lakewood, CO; Portland, OR; or Sacramento, CA. The salary will be based upon the geographic locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at: Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process. PCS Information: No, PCS entitlements authorized
Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA), P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures.
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals, ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).
Current Appointees Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time-limited appointment with a land management agency;Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; ANDMust have performed at an acceptable level.Former Appointees Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time-limited appointment with a land management agency;Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;Must apply for the position within 2 years after separation;Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; ANDMust have performed at an acceptable level.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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