Budget Analyst

Description:

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Winnemucca, NV. For information about the area visit: City of Winnemucca.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

This position is authorized a 20% incentive if eligible - see Additional Information.

Requirements:

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

At the GS-09 Level:
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include perform a variety of budgetary and administrative functions associated with all phases of the budget process consistent with laws and regulations (e.g., formulation, justification, presentation, and execution); provide continuous monitoring of utilization of funds, funds availability, and overall budgetary progress throughout the fiscal year in order to determine that estimates of funding needs and requests for allotments are in line with program plans; and provide reports and/or advice to management officials on budgetary matters.
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Education: Have completed two (2) full years of graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent in a field directly related to the position being filled.
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Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Have an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Only graduate level education in a field directly related to the position being filled in excess of the first year may be combined with experience.

At the GS-11 Level:
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include independently perform a variety of budgetary and administrative functions associated with all phases of the budget process consistent with laws and regulations (e.g., developing, analyzing, or implementing budget proposals, justification, presentation, and execution); determining whether obligations, expenditures and allotments are within funding limitations of an approved budget; compiling, analyzing and making corrective entries to income, operating expenses, and budget throughout the fiscal year; compiling and presenting financial data, into work sheets, budget schedules, and other supplemental reports needed for budget and funding reviews.
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Education: Have completed three (3) full years of graduate education leading to a PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly related to the position being filled.
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Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Have an equivalent combination of the education and specialized experience described above. Only graduate level education in a field directly related to the position being filled in excess of the first two years may be combined with 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 meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

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

Work Environment: 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.