- Position Title
- Budget Technician
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-23-11903580-KD-Path Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 10, 2023 to Friday, April 21, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications GS-06
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Choose the response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the 0561 Occupational Series at the GS-06 grade-level.
Minimum Qualifications GS-07
2.
Choose the response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the 0561 Occupational Series at the GS-07 grade-level.
Ability to communicate information to a variety of audiences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide financial information and guidance to management and staff at various levels within and external to the organization, while maintaining effective working relationships.
4.
Examines and assists with requests for funds to ensure that accounting data, necessary approvals, and correct budgetary procedures have been followed; prepares a variety of funding documents obligating or committing funds for the office, other offices within the business team, other program offices, and/or external agencies.
5.
Prepare documents that explain or report detailed information such as written guidance or assistance on budgetary or financial procedures.
6.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner to research files, documents, or other sources to respond to customer requests for information.
Ability to provide administrative support functions
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Use automated systems to prepare fleet or property reports.
8.
Verify accuracy and completeness of correspondence information on both paper and/or computer records .
9.
Maintain office documentation or files by scanning documents for electronic records, placing correspondence in chronological order, or ensuring proper records management per guidelines/policy.
10.
Provide support services in an office setting, including answering phones and/or mail, managing databases, responding to requests for information, and/or assisting staff with various administrative tasks.
11.
Purchase supplies and services for an organization or office, including researching costs, preparing purchase requests and specifications, and monitoring invoices and payments.
Ability to use microcomputer software, such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Input payment vouchers and/or billing invoices into an automated system.
13.
Enter and retrieve detailed financial data and text accurately into financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
14.
Prepare reports using an accounting software program, i.e., Excel, QuickBooks, etc. to note changes, variations or trends in funding and payment methods.
15.
Uses advanced and varied functions of more than one software type such as word processing, calendar, electronic mail, etc. Identifies and selects appropriate software types (spreadsheets, database, word processors, graphics, etc.) to meet office needs.
Knowledge of budgetary and financial management policies, procedures, and regulations of an organization as they relate to accounting and financial procedures.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Ability to collect, assemble and compile budget data into a wide variety of reports including but not limited to fund balance, Accounts Payable aging, Accounts Receivable aging, fund management, and fund reconciliations.
17.
In coordination with a Business team, monitor, analyze, and adjust account balances to reflect the effects of transfer, obligations, deobligation, expenditure, etc. such as request for fund commitment and obligation document, ensuring that transaction is within guidance and availability of fund as provided by higher authority.
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A practical understanding and skill in the application of rules, regulations and procedures associated with recording, reporting, processing, and keeping track of budgetary transactions that promotes quality administrative services, customer service, and timely coordination and processing of invoices.
19.
Establishes and maintains control records for the receipt and distribution of budgetary documents and all required reports.
20.
Reviews funding documents, such as credit card statements, spreadsheets, acquisition requests, etc. for equipment, supplies, public vouchers, etc., to assure funding codes and dollar amounts are correct and in compliance with procedures and regulations.
21.
Processes standard and one-time budgetary transactions for a variety of unrelated funds and reimbursable accounts, i.e., transportation, equipment, supplies, etc.
Ability to carry out studies and analyses related to budgetary needs. Skill in researching, collecting, and analyzing statistical data from numerous sources, and making recommendations to the Budget Analysts and Business Team Leaders, based on those conclusions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Conduct reviews, survey, or studies to monitor and evaluate accounts receivable, expenditures, estimates, or fund management practices to ensure compliance with regulations/policy.
23.
Organize budget data by categories in an automated financial system, such as personal services, travel, utilities, supplies, equipment, and other services for routine and non-routine reports, inquiries, and technical correspondence.
24.
Collect, analyze, summarize, and enter all costs into work orders associated with maintaining facility assets and equipment into an automated database in coordination with the business team.
25.
Solicit input from staff, business team, and external customers (vendors) for budget requests, providing any needed guidance or assistance on budgetary procedures. Examples include account setup, bids, payments, delivery schedules.