- Position Title
- Budget Technician
- Agency
- Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Announcement Number
- 25-CAE-12719395-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_CTAP%3F)
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_CTAP%3F)
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_ICTAP%3F
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_ICTAP%3F
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Your response to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions.
This is a DOJ job application system. 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 review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
For each of the following three questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may select only one response. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for this question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-06 Budget Technician:
2.
Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-07 Budget Technician:
4.
Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Research all erroneous data and notify supervisor when discrepancies are identified.
6.
Verify amounts with original obligation documents and notes, clarifies, and corrects discrepancies.
7.
Examine invoices for compliance with regulation.
8.
Create and maintains financial management records.
9.
Verify input for accuracy and compliance to intent of obligation.
10.
Obtain missing information, receipts, and documentation from travel arrangers/travelers.
11.
Provide information and guidance to staff on procedures, forms, and documentation required to support travel authorizations and vouchers.
12.
Provide assistance in interpreting and properly applying travel regulations.
13.
Assist in analyzing discrepancies and work directly with traveler to reconcile differences on travel documents.
14.
Use personal knowledge of organizational and programmatic structure, as well as office policies to answer questions of a general nature and refer callers to appropriate parties.
15.
Project professional image to callers and visitors at all times.
16.
Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and discretion in all contacts.
17.
Take independent actions to determine if all entries are accurate and investigate mistakes, determining the corrective actions required.
18.
Initiate and complete all correspondence necessary to resolve discrepancies in fiscal transactions with vendors and/or commercial firms.
19.
Prepare budget reports showing current status of funds in various accounts.
20.
Resolve routine budget inquiries.
21.
Implement effective internal controls that safeguard against fraud, waste and abuse within the time and attendance area of responsibility.
22.
Adhere to written and unwritten policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to time and attendance reporting to ensure compliance.
23.
Prepare invoices and other fiscal items for payment.
24.
Enter invoice data into the accounting system for processing and payment.
25.
Process third party draft payments when needed, maintaining accountability of check copies and related records.
26.
Assist in the travel management program.
27.
Review travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness and that all required receipts are provided in accordance with the travel regulations.
28.
Research and correct errors prior to submitting voucher for approval.
As previously explained, 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. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
29.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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 canceled, 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 I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
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 canceled, 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 I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
You have submitted your answers for the Assessment Questionnaire. If you
provided an email address, you will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of the Assessment Questionnaire. Please review the Vacancy Announcement to ensure that you have submitted all necessary supporting documents. Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice.