Budget Technician
Reviews the accuracy and adequacy of budget justification data submitted in support of budget estimates or requests for allotments. Performs activities of financial management as the assistant to the Budget Analyst for Research, including the development of data and long-term budget formulation. Gathers, compares, and correlates financial data concerning current and future programs and activities with projected costs of operations. Assists in gathering and reviewing a broad base of historical data and current trends to validate and consolidate requests and estimates for an integrated budget forecast of the VA Research Service Line. Forecasts shortfalls and recommends actions necessary to accommodate any changes. Continually monitors control point expenditures. Projects costs, analyzes workloads and trends for possible adjustment. Helps provide training for budget formulation, identifying needs and excesses, and using available software control point official and control point clerk software. Analyzes usage to determine funds required and execution of budget plans for VA Research Service Line. Reviews historical data for trends and patterns. Aids Budget Analyst in creating reports and presentations to illustrate expenditures across various funds using data obtained from various sources to share with Research Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS/R) and/or executive leadership as requested. Provides Data Entry support by entering financial information pertaining to purchases and fiscal requests into the Research Management System (RMS) as assigned by the Budget Analyst Prepares Monthly Budget Report as required. Monitors, increases, and decreases with Fiscal Service's requirements daily. Prepare Bills of Collection for overpayment or incorrect payment to vendor. Responsible for processing end of year actions for fiscal year closeout, working in conjunction with the Budget Analyst. Provides backup in coordinating the Research budget and accounting information with Fiscal Service records, printouts, etc. to reconcile budget information and resolve questions in accordance with established procedures. Verifies all invoices (one-time service and all annual contracts) prior to payment. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 7:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible:
Authorized Telework:
Authorized Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Budget Technician/PD12551O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/14/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-05, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
working in VHA accounting systems; utilizing a wide range of commonly applied accounting and budgeting management principles, concepts, and methodologies; weighing impact of variables such as cost, policy and procedure, and data processing to maintain budget control records; searching for and analyzing information; tracing sequences of transactions; managing internal budgetary processes; and working with Fiscal Service operations. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Arithmetic/Mathematical ReasoningAttention to DetailConscientiousnessControl of FundsCustomer ServiceReading 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Mon-Fri, 7:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible:
Authorized Telework:
Authorized Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Budget Technician/PD12551O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/14/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-05, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
working in VHA accounting systems; utilizing a wide range of commonly applied accounting and budgeting management principles, concepts, and methodologies; weighing impact of variables such as cost, policy and procedure, and data processing to maintain budget control records; searching for and analyzing information; tracing sequences of transactions; managing internal budgetary processes; and working with Fiscal Service operations. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Arithmetic/Mathematical ReasoningAttention to DetailConscientiousnessControl of FundsCustomer ServiceReading 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0561 Budget Clerical And Assistance - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $50,598 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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