Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Budget Analyst. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: The final determination of the duty station for this position will be made by the selecting official at the time of the job offer. Flexibilities to work remotely in a virtual posture may be considered. Responsibilities Sets general goals and objectives, and exercises control over the budgetary arid personnel resources available to accomplish the mission. Plan, direct, execute and evaluate programs which perform key aspects of engineering, scientific, technical, legal, administrative, regulatory and policy development programs, in a large geographical area. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating an effective safety and health program for Area Office personnel. Represents Reclamation in the geographic area in dealings with various private and public interests and in dealing with key political figures who serve the interests of the public in the area. Directs the execution of operations in compliance with environmental, contractual, and project plan commitments. Provides expert technical advice and staff assistance to tribal governments, groups, and individuals in the field of tribal affairs and Reclamation activities relating to trust responsibility implementation and trust asset protection, ensuring that Native American assets are given full consideration as Reclamation carries out activities and programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). Qualifications Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-07, you must possess one year of specialize experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-05 level in federal service having demonstrated experience reviewing documents to resolve routine or recurring accounting and budgetary discrepancies; entering data into accounting systems and correcting invalid/incorrect entries; monitoring accounts and sub-accounts balances to ensure accuracy and recommending appropriate action; examining invoices or other payment /funding documents for proper documentation, authorization, accounting codes and other justifications; determining proper coding and accounting to update automated systems; conduct audits of various transactions used in disbursing funds to determine the appropriateness of the disbursement; and sorting and filing budget documents. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having 1 full year of appropriate graduate level education in a field of study directly related to the work of the position or superior academic achievement. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialize experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience reviewing documents to resolve routine or recurring accounting and budgetary discrepancies; entering data into accounting systems and correcting invalid/incorrect entries; monitoring accounts and sub-accounts balances to ensure accuracy and recommending appropriate action; examining invoices or other payment /funding documents for proper documentation, authorization, accounting codes and other justifications; determining proper coding and accounting to update automated systems; providing information about budget procedures to program managers and staff and submitting recurring reports on account balances and status of funds; conducting audits of various transactions used in disbursing funds to determine the appropriateness of the disbursement; and sorting and filing budget documents. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a field of study directly related to the work of the position leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. The superior academic achievement provision is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-07 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honors society. For more information, visit OPM. 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 Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 01/31/2024. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-7/9 grade levels. Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional Information PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is limited to the first 75 applications received & will close at 11:59 pm ET on the closing date identified above or the day we receive the 75th application, whichever occurs first. At the present time, we have three vacancies; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional, equivalent positions at this duty location. You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.