Budget Analyst
What you'd do
This position is located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, in the Division of Administration. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. Incentive Possible - A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY be authorized in filling this position.
Major duties
The position serves as Budget Analyst for the Division of Administration with primary responsibilities: Prepare analyses and provide advice to higher level management on budgetary matters. Use budget tracking programs to formulate and execute budget. Present complex data orally and in writing. Train other staff in budgetary procedures. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued... You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. GS-09: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Preparing and maintaining spreadsheets and financial reports using Microsoft Excel or similar software to track budget, accounting, or expenditure data. Reviewing and reconciling financial transactions and supporting documents (such as labor charges, travel documents, purchase card transactions, or obligations) to ensure accuracy and proper accounting. Entering, extracting, and compiling financial or budget data from automated financial management systems or databases to support budget tracking and reporting. Preparing written reports, summaries, or responses related to budget, accounting, or financial information for management or program staff. Monitoring expenditures or obligations against approved funding levels and providing routine updates or recommendations to management regarding program status. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least two full years of graduate level study leading to a master's degree, or master's or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education must be directly related to this position and has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Such fields may include business administration, economics, accounting, governmental budgeting, and public administration. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take your number of successfully completed graduate credit hours beyond your first year of progressive graduate study divided by the number of semester hours or quarter hours required for 1 year of full time graduate study (or 18 semester hours or 27 quarters, if such information cannot be obtained). Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. GS-11 EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Analyzing budget and financial data to evaluate obligations, expenditures, and spending trends against budget projections and organizational priorities. Preparing budget forecasts, trend analyses, or execution plans to support management decisions regarding funding, staffing, or program operations. Using automated financial management systems to extract, reconcile, and analyze budget or accounting data and prepare recommendations for management. Applying budget execution principles and financial management procedures to allocate, track, and reconcile funds while ensuring compliance with financial policies and reporting requirements. Preparing and presenting budget analyses, briefings, or written recommendations for managers or leadership concerning financial status, funding needs, or budget execution. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of a at least three full years of graduate level study leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or LL.M., if related. Education must be directly related to this position and has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Such fields may include business administration, economics, accounting, governmental budgeting, and public administration. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take your amount of semester hours beyond your second year of progressive graduate study divided by the number of semester hours required for 1 year of full time graduate study (or 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours, if such information cannot be obtained). Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. 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.
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