Duties

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.

The Budget Analyst Is Responsible For

Strategic planning for short- and long-term budget planning on the district.
Budget formulation for proposed and actual expenditures for current and future activities, as well as analyzing and reporting budget details for each program area.
Budget execution through the annual budget process, from Planning Target Allocations (PTA) through the Annual Work Plan (AWP) by monitoring and tracking all areas of the budget process (including but not limited to tracking labor costs and lapses, and transfers from other agencies), ensuring that the funds expenditure meets BLM strategic planning goals and that expenditures to not exceed authorized spending limits.
Meeting budget performance quarterly targets, and monitor performance tracking systems such as the Performance Management Database System (PMDS).
Help district staff to understand the budget process, providing training when necessary.
Participate in other activities, such as policy development, organizing district responses to state office and HQ proposals, audits, risk assessments, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required
May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

Gs-07

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sector) performing at least 3 of the following: (1) providing assistance in a budget and/or program planning process; (2) drafting portions of budget documents for review by senior analysts; (3) updating financial/budgetary data in an automated system; (4) conducting research to assist senior analysts in the performance of budgetary or financial duties.

OR

Education: Successful completion of at least 1 full year of graduate level education that is directly related to this position and has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application).

OR

Superior Academic Achievement: Successfully completed a bachelor's degree that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position, and I meet one of the following requirements for superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level: 1) Class standing - Graduated in the upper third of the class based on completed courses in the college, university or major subdivision; 2) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 scale as recorded on official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; or 3) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. (Note: A copy of your transcript is required as documented proof of your GPA, class standing, or election to honor society membership. Failure to provide your transcript will result in an ineligible rating).

OR

Combination: Have an equivalent combination of the specialized experience described in "A" and the education described in "B." The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify). (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application).

Gs-09

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sector) performing at least 3 of the following: (1) contributing inputs to budget formulation, execution, or management; (2) preparing financial reports consistent with laws and regulations; (3) reviewing budget submissions for completeness and accuracy; (4) providing guidance regarding established budget/financial management practices, procedures, or regulations.

OR

Education: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of graduate level study leading to a master's degree or LL.B or J.D degree that is directly related to this position and has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application).

OR

Combination: Have an equivalent combination of the specialized experience described in "A" and the education described in "B." The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify). (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application).

Gs-11

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sector) performing at least 3 of the following: (1) formulating, executing, or monitoring operating budgets for assigned programs; (2) evaluating obligations, expenditures, or planned activities for consistency with approved budget, regulatory requirements, or policies; (3) providing training, guidance, or advice on matters related to budget/financial management; (4) analyzing, adjusting, or reconciling budget/financial accounts.

OR

Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M that is directly related to this position and has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application).

OR

Combination: Have an equivalent combination of the specialized experience described in "A" and the education described in "B." The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify). (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application).

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-05 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.

One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.

One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Volunteer Experience: 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; religious; 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.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an

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PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Additional information

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary with a moderate amount of standing and walking.

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. Occasional travel may be required. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer.

The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: or or

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact San Antonio Services Branch at SASBMailbox@opm.gov or 816-541-8101.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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