BUDGET TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

at Army National Guard Units in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0882000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard. Responsibilities As a BUDGET TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-0561-6/7, you will provide technical support for budget analysis and budget administration. Major Duties – This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Independently compile, consolidate, coordinate and organize the submission of the budget request covering the organizations projected annual program and administrative expenses. Responsible for the timeliness, arithmetical agreement and procedural adequacy of all forms and documents required to support the budget request. Familiar with a wide variety of procedural instructions and regulatory requirements issued by the state and higher echelons within NGB. Exercise judgment in interpreting and applying guidelines for compiling, consolidating, organizing, preparing and documenting budget requests for submission to NGB. Advise on and interpret procedural requirements to managers and staff officials and develop supplementary instructions covering reporting requirements and deadlines for issuance at local level. Identify, compile, consolidate, check, verify and organize a wide variety of detailed budgetary data relating to different appropriation accounts, object classes and line items covering program and administrative expenses. Choose the proper guidelines and sequence of procedures to be followed in compiling and submitting the budget request. Recommends modifications and draft revisions to local guidelines for such things as budget estimates, reports and processing of funding requests. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 1 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. PCS expenses may be authorized. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted – Not to exceed the Rank of E9 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education, or training involving analytical abilities; skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled; ability to plan and organize work; competency in research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences; ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 Level MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to the GS-6 Level; experience with a wide variety of interrelated steps, conditions and procedures or processes required to assemble, review and maintain complex budget and financial transactions; knowledge of various budget and financial regulations, laws and requirements to ensure compliance and recommend action; knowledge of automated budget systems to reconcile errors that require an understanding of nonstandard procedures or to provide assistance in the development of automated procedures for clerical operations; experience using a variety of budget functional areas and the relationships to other functions in order to research or investigate problems or errors that require reconciling and reconstructing incomplete information, conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information, or performing actions of similar complexity; knowledge of extensive and diverse budget regulations, operations and procedures governing a wide variety of types of related transactions to resolve nonstandard transactions, complaints or discrepancies, provide advice or perform other work that requires authoritative procedural knowledge. GS-6 Level MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to the GS-5 Level; experience with a wide variety of interrelated steps, conditions and procedures or processes required to assemble, review and maintain complex budget and financial transactions; knowledge of various budget and financial regulations, laws and requirements to ensure compliance and recommend action; knowledge of automated budget systems to reconcile errors that require an understanding of nonstandard procedures or to provide assistance in the development of automated procedures for clerical operations. 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must cont