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Position Title
Budget Analyst
Agency
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Announcement Number
SAMHSA-CBHSQ-19-MP-10447431 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 14, 2019 to Thursday, March 21, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 30% Disabled Veteran - I am a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; OR a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more, and my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this statement, you must submit a Member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 (including character of service).  You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that you have a service-connected disability of 30% or more.  Please visit the VetGuide Page for more information on non-competitive appointments for 30% or more disabled veterans. (limit characters)
3. Current or Former Career/Career-Conditional Status with the promotion potential of this announcement - I currently hold, or have previously held a Competitive service position on a permanent basis in the Federal government with promotion potential equivalent to or higher than the promotion potential of this announcement.

NOTE: If you selected "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of one of the following SF-50's that reflects your highest grade or promotion potential of your career ladder position: Such as; Competitive or Career-ladder promotion showing in box 45 that your promotion potential or full performance level is the same as this announcement; or a Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest promotion potential.
 
 
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4. Family of Overseas Employees - I am a Spouse, Domestic Partner, or unmarried Child younger than 23 years of age who is currently living overseas with a family member who is officially assigned to an overseas duty station OR I am in the process of moving back to the United States AND I have worked at least 52 weeks in an appropriated funded position, under a local hire appointment and I received a successful or equivalent performance rating during my time on the job.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your latest SF-50, and performance appraisal as proof of your non-competitive eligibility. For more information, please click on the link to Learn more about hiring options for Family for Overseas employees. (limit characters)
5. Federal Career/Career-Conditional Status - I am a current Federal government employee, serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
 
NOTE: If you selected "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of one of the following SF-50's that reflects your permanent, competitive status (Tenure is located in box 24 and should reflect "1" or "2" AND Position Occupied is located in box 34 and should reflect "1"). SF-50s to provide such as; Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade OR With-In-Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade OR Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade OR SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date. (limit characters)
6. Foreign Service Officer - I have completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure.  -OR-  I have had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 reflecting your non-temporary status.  If you are outside the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty, Member 4 DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof your service which includes character of service as proof of your non-competitive eligibility. (limit characters)
7. Former Federal Career/Career-Conditional Status Eligible For Reinstatement - I am a former Federal government employee who served on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your separation SF-50 that reflects your permanent, competitive status (Tenure is located in box 24 and should reflect "1" or "2" AND Position Occupied is located in box 34 and should reflect "1").

Please Note: Not all former Federal government employees are eligible for Reinstatement. For more information on who is eligible for Reinstatement, please visit the USAJobs Reinstatement Eligibility Page. (limit characters)
8. ICTAP/CTAP - I am a current or former competitive service Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal Agency who has received an official notice stating that my position is no longer needed, or that I will be separated by Reduction in Force (RIF) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must: submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record, and a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing: the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated, your full performance level or career ladder.

For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page.  (limit characters)
9. Interchange Agreement - I am eligible for non-competitive consideration based on OPM's current Interchange Agreement with other Merit Systems (e.g., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employees of the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, etc.).

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, as proof of your non-competitive eligibility, you MUST submit an SF-50 showing position occupied as "2". (limit characters)
10. Military Spouses - I am a military spouse who has relocated with my active duty military service member, OR, I am the spouse of a military service member who has either died on active duty or has a 100% rated service connected disability.

Military spouses whose active duty military spouse: 1) received a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move; or 2) the spouse has a 100% service-connected disability rating; or 3) the military spouse died while on active duty. Each option has different eligibility criteria that must be met. For details, visit: http: www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shams/index.aspx.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit official documentation from the organization with your application as proof of your non-competitive eligibility. (limit characters)
11. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA - 
I am a volunteer who has completed 2 years of service with the Peace Corps and have been separated within the past 12 months.
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I am a volunteer who has completed 1 year of service with the AmeriCorps VISTA and have been separated within the past 12 months.
OR
I am a Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than 3 years.


NOTE: : If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA certification of service documents with your application and make sure to mention your non-competitive eligibility status on your resume. For more information, please click the link to Learn more about hiring options for Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Vista alumni. (limit characters)
12. Political Appointee - In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, I have been or am currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment.  If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.

A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).  A Noncareer SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action). (limit characters)
13. Schedule A (Individuals With Disabilities) - I am an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities and wish to be considered non-competitively for this announcement.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit documentation of your disability from a licensed medical professional on letterhead and including a signature.  Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. (limit characters)
14. US Postal Service - I am eligible for non-competitive consideration based on being a current US Postal Service employee serving under an appointment without time limitation, successfully completed a probationary period and have no break in service.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit official documentation from the organization with your application as proof of your non-competitive eligibility. (limit characters)
15. Veteran Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) - I am an individual who is eligible for VEOA based on being a preference eligible OR a veteran separated from the armed forces after three or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

NOTE: If you select "yes" to this statement, you must submit your Member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 documenting final military discharge, release, or retirement (your DD Form 214 must reflect the dates of service and character of service).

Please visit the VetGuide Page for more information on VEOA. (limit characters)
16. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) - I am an individual who is eligible for VOW based on being an active duty service member who expects to be honorably discharged within 120 days of the date of my certification documentation. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

NOTE: If you select "yes" to this statement, you must submit certification in lieu of a DD-214.  The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military dates of service including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

Please visit the VetGuide Page for more information on VOW. (limit characters)
17. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) - I have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) from the Federal Government within the last 5 years.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects the effective date of your buyout. (limit characters)
18. PHS Commissioned Corps - I am currently an officer enlisted in the PHS Commissioned Corps. If selected, I understand that I will be appointed to a PHS Commissioned Corps billet with SAMHSA.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current PHS Commissioned Corp personnel orders.

For more information on the PHS Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Budget Analyst, GS-0560-14 position at our agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the specialized experience requirement for a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-14 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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For each of the following task statements, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Develop cost-benefit analysis of proposed budgetary and program actions and advises agency officials and program managers of most advantageous courses of action.
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3. Ensure budget activities comply with established federal guidance and regulations.
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4. Ensure that federal budget year-end closing processes (i.e., final reconciliations, commitments, adjustments to obligations) are conducted properly.
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5. Manage federal program budget execution and formation functions to ensure compliance with federal budget guidelines.
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6. Ensure consistent compliance with governing financial regulations, laws, and policies.
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7. Oversee the impact of new and revised legislation on financial requirements and operations.
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8. Propose changes to financial management internal controls, based on audit findings or study results.
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9. Edit, interpret and provide guidance on directives and policies of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123.
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10. Review financial documents to ensure compliance with administrative and financial policies and procedures.
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11. Identify and resolve potential policy conflicts that arise in various program areas such as budget proposals, legislation, regulatory actions, etc.
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12. Review and analyze budgetary data to determine impact(s) of policies on program outcomes.
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13. Conduct audits to ensure that financial management systems or internal controls are adequate.
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14. Determine adequacy of budgets in terms of conformance with financial management systems and standards.
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15. Communicate and implement all budgetary guidelines issued by various Federal entities such as the Department, OMB, Congress, etc.
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16. Conduct analyses of financial records that are unusual or complex in nature to identify trends in misuse of resources.
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17. Develop electronic financial systems to manage and track program reporting.
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18. Perform analysis of actual budget execution, proposed changes, and planned revisions to determine financial impact.
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Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
19. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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