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Position Title
Budget Analyst
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-23-12121031-KP Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to Tuesday, September 26, 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? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select responses that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Budget Analyst GS-0560-09/11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I qualify for the GS-9 level because:
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2. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I qualify for the GS-11 level because:
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3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Select the statement that describes your knowledge of the wide range of principles, procedures, methods, and concepts of budgeting for appropriated and revolving fund accounts to compile, consolidate, and review requests for funds and to make recommendations for alternative methods.
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience establishing and monitoring funds to keep track of available funds as well as funds utilized each quarter?
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6. Select the statements that best describe your experience in the budget process:
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7. Identify the following budget and management systems that you use:
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8. Identify each of the following budget and financial task that you have performed as a regular part of your work.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Select the statement that best describes your ability to analyze and interpret financial and narrative data using automated tools.
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10. Indicate your level of proficiency as it relates to budget processes such as Project Plans and Preliminary Target Allocations (PTA).
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11. Select the statement that best describes your ability to compose persuasive and concise written reports, studies, policies, memoranda, and other correspondence to high-level management. This correspondence often involves complex, controversial issues with the need to obtain buy-in and support for corporate policy.
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12. Select the categories/areas that describe your experience in tracking budget balances:
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13. Select from the following list, all that identifies the budget activities you have performed in support of an organization.
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14. From the following list select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate orally.
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15. Select the areas of professional budget/accounting in which you have experience:
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16. Select the statements that best describe your experience in managing and monitoring a budget for an organization.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Select your level of experience in composing and editing budget related reports or documents, such as budget development documents and budget execution reports. (limit characters)
18. Indicate your level of experience in monitoring accounting/budget systems to ensure compliance with procedures and published directives.
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19. Select your level of experience identifying problem areas with accounting/budget systems and program operations by reviewing plans from previous review reports, audit manuals, and internal controls.
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20. Select the statement that best describes your experience with financial and/or budget execution regulations, procedures, and methods.
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21. Select the statement that best describes your level of understanding of federal fiscal policies and procedures.
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22. Select all budgetary functions from the list below which you have routinely performed.
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23. Select the organizational levels for which you have experience in overseeing accurate and timely budget execution:
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24. 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 this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined 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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