Budget Technician - Montgomery County, MD, United States - US National Institutes of Health

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Montgomery County, MD, United States

3 weeks ago

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Duties:


If selected for this position, the incumbent may perform the following duties:

  • Assist Budget Director and senior analysts in developing budget estimates.
  • Responsible for checking and verifying the use of proper accounting codes on various budget documents.
  • Obtain, select, and compile data from various fiscal and budgetary sources.
  • Serves as primary assistant to senior analysts and Budget Director with regard to gathering and reporting Institute obligations in disease areas.

If you are selected at the GS-05 or GS-06 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications:


In order to qualify for the Budget Technician GS-0561 position at the GS-05 level if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
You must have completed 4 years of education above high school;
OR
OR


Have a combination of post high school education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.


In order to qualify for a Budget Technician GS-0561 position at the GS-06 level:

You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in reviewing vouchers, purchase requests and contract invoices to verify budgetary account codes and cost estimates; adjusting account balances to reflect the effect of allocations, transfers, obligations, and transactions; and collecting budget information for use in budget reports.


In order to qualify for a Budget Technician GS-0561 position at the GS-07 level:

You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in researching accounting information to identify budget variances or irregularities; reviewing vouchers, purchase requests and contract invoices to verify budgetary account codes and cost estimates; and preparing summary financial reports and documents using automated systems.


Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Education:


Additional information:


  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules].
  • A oneyear trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Factor 1: Knowledge of budgetary procedures and practices.
  • Factor 2: Ability to obtain, organize, or compile financial data or information.
  • Factor 4: Skill in preparing, monitoring, or reviewing financial reports.
  • Best Qualified for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria
  • Well Qualified for those who excel in the evaluation criteria
  • Qualified for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements


The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.

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