TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

MERIT PROMOTION AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY

MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

1300 MILITARY ROAD

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA<= /st1:State> 68508

Announcement Number: AR-10-043<= /o:p>	Applications accepted until 4:00 pm : 25 March 2010<= /p>
Position Title, Series, & Grade: Budget Analyst, GS-0560-09<= o:p>
Position Description No: = 70756000	Salary Range:= $47,448 - $61,678 p.a.
Location of Position: USPFO S&S Div, Lincoln, NE	PCS Benefits: Will not be paid

Area of Consideration:

Area 1- Current permanent and indefinite bargaining unit Technicians of the Nebraska Army National Guard

(ON BOARD USPFO SUPPLY AND SERVICES-ONLY)

Referral of Applicants: Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting offic= ial in the following order:

1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicant= s.

Appointment Factors: (X indicates applicable requirements)

X - Dual Status (Military Membership Required)=

    - Officer

X - Permanent

- Non-Dual Status (Competitive Appointment)

= - Warrant Officer

  - Indefinite

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   - Temporary

Maximum Military Grade:= W2; Minimum Military Grade: E7. Military grade inversion = within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full t= ime supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised.=

Compatible Military Assignments:

Enlisted: 36B, 51C, 88M, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92= A, 92F, 92G, 92Y, 74B, 55B, 71L, 44C, 42A

Individual does not have to currently be assigned to one of these career fields to be considered for this position; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.

Qualification Requirements: To be qualifying, experience must have been progressively responsible with increasingly difficult and complex duties.= Experience must have been at the next lower or second lower grade or= its non-federal equivalent. General Experience:   Experience in administrative, professional, technical, or other responsible work that demonstrates a knowledge of management principles and practices. The applicants must have the abili= ty to analyze problems and draw logical conclusions and to communicate effectively with others. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 24 months of specialized experience in processing requests for allotments of f= unds to assure that they conform to regulations. Experience in = planning and scheduling work. <= span class=3DGramE>Experience in monitoring and tracking of obligations and expenditures. Experience in the transferring of funds between accounts. Experience in preparing data summaries and tabulating cost data for reports on budget execution. Substitution of Education for Special= ized Experience: A maximum of = 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completi= on of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate o= f 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience. The education must have been in fi= elds directly related to the type of work of the position. N= OTE: If you are using education as a substitution for experience OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of col= lege transcripts when required.   Failure to provide college transcripts when required will result in = an ineligible rating. NOTE: The Nebraska National Guard HRO has a document entitled "Secrets to Getting a Technician Job"; you are encouraged to follow the link provided if you are interested. http://www.neguard.com/HRO/documents/SecretstoGettingaTechnicianJob1= .pdf

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Your application, (OF-612, SF-171, = or resume), must show how your experience, awards, and training are applicable= to the specialized experience requirements listed above and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s).

1.= Knowledge of National Guard regulations, policies, procedures and precedents that pertain to the budget process.

2.= Ability to work effectively under pressure of tight time frames and rigid deadlines.

3.= Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, practices, and methods of budget execution.

4.= Knowledge of budgeting and financial relationships with workloads of organizational components.

5.= Ability to collect and compile data for inclusion in routine and spe= cial reports.

Summary of Duties: This position is located in the Uni= ted States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO).= The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the budget analy= st and consultant for the management and administration of all budget programs within the organization. The incumbent performs routine, continuing financial management functions invol= ving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for the organization’s support activities and organizational components. The incumbent performs duties nece= ssary to accomplish budget analyst and management functions and provides customer service in support of financial management (FM) programs. The work requires knowledge and sk= ill in the application of financial management, related laws, regulations, policie= s, acquisition, precedents, methods, and techniques of budget analysis and fun= ds management.

(1) Se= rves as the functional point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues.<= b> Works with Major Subordinate Com= mands (MSC) and budget office counterparts to obtain, monitor, and track organization’s funds. Works closely with supervisors/ managers and/or project manag= ers in utilization of resources, resolving problems, and determining funding/resou= rce requirements. Co= mpiles findings and makes recommendations for development and implementation of procedures for financial management and budgeting functions in support of organizational programs/activities.

(2) Pe= rforms budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans. <= /span>Reviews and analyzes budget requ= ests submitted by organizational activities to ensure their consistency, accurac= y, and adherence to instructions. Researches, consolidates, and summarizes budgetary data from source = documents, automated budgetary systems, accounting records, and reports for use in preparing budget estimates and annual financial plans. Interprets source information and properly applies it to the budget. Reviews organizational historical data and/or matches funding reques= ts or projected costs of selected line items with past records to determine tr= ends in spending and forecast annual funding needs. Analyzes= data for prior, current, and out year in preparing financial plans. Develops consolidated budget, and reviews and drafts statements for justifying funding requests. Reviews budget submissions for compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures.

(3) Pe= rforms budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds. Monitors, tracks, and reviews obligations, expenditures, reimbursable orders, and requests for allotments, identifying and reporting differences that are not in keeping with annual w= ork plans. Compares obligations and expenditu= res and identifies conditions over or under obligation of funds. Prepares and conducts reprogramming and adjustments of funding to cover short falls, unanticipated expenses, and/or unexpected emergencies, identifying and referring to higher level officials reprogramming actions which require pri= or approval. Obtains and provides information concerning the propriety of using funds for specific purposes by researching appropriate legal and regulatory guides. Makes recommendations for transfer= of funds between accounts under the same appropriation or allotment when funds= are needed to cover increases in obligations or when expenditures fall below established limits. Verifies, enters, and adjusts budgetary data in a variety of forms, schedules, and re= ports. Monitors year-= end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds.

(4) Pr= ovides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information and conducts analyses, reviews and special studies of budget and/or related information. Provides adv= ice on budget and related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, and status and use of funds. Compiles, prepares, and conveys information about the budget and programs of the organization. Prepares guidance and/or interpretation of standard procedure= s and regulations relating to the organization’s budget and financial procedures/processes. Conducts budget related training of organizati= onal personnel on budget processes, procedures, requirements, etc. Researches and analyzes available = factual information, trends in the cost of accomplishing specific work objectives, and/or relationships among organizational needs/objectives. Evaluates resu= lts for possible effect on program plans and funding. Conducts speci= al studies of financial program and funding requirements to ensure the availability of funds. Utilizes common budgetary methods and techniques, applies basic statistical formulas, and contrasts/compares current and historical budget = and program data in conducting analyses and studies.

(5) Us= es budgetary and other automated system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting/funding assignments. Performs quality checks of organization’s automated system database information, working with appropriate point of contact to resolve any significant problems. Uses available computer software programs to pro= duce required budget reports, plans, schedules, etc. = Uses computer products to facilitate effective analyses of budget information.

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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

1. Military Technicians are ineligibl= e for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician positio= n will terminate these incentives.

2. Technicians are paid through direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.

3. Male candidates born after 31 Dece= mber 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

4. Military Technicians in the except= ed service will wear the appropriate military uniform while performing as a technician.

5. Veteran's preference does not appl= y to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). =

6. Military grade inversion is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exc= eed the military grade of personnel supervised.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

You may apply us= ing the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), a resume, or any other application form you choose. A standard applicatio= n form is not required, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications. As a minimum, your application must contain all the information required by the OF 612 to include your Social Security Number. Reproduction= and submission of the General Information and Privacy Act statements is not required.

Applications may= be submitted by e-mail, facsimile, postal mail, or hand-delivered to the HRO no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.= Applications received after the closing time will not be considered = for the position.

The use of offic= ial mail to forward employment applications is prohibited. Applications submitted using gover= nment postage will not be considered.

E-mail applicati= ons may be sent to NGNEHROJobApps= @ng.army.mil with a subject line of "Job Application". Electronic applications or attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Acrobat Reader, or p= lain text format. Applications or attachments which are unreadable or cannot be opened will not be accepted or considered.

Fax applications= will be sent to (402) 309-7146. It= is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all documents are received and readable. <= /p>

The HRO is not r= esponsible for any malfunctions when using electronic means to transmit job applications. Applicants may = verify receipt of their application telephonically.

Applications wil= l not be returned to applicants. They are retained in the HRO placement/promotion files for two years. Applican= ts must obtain personal copies prior to forwarding original to HRO.=

Current military= grade or proof of eligibility for immediate military promotion must be included f= or all Dual Status applications.

College transcripts MUST be submitted for professional positions or when substituting education for experience. Professional positions are those which have a mandatory college degree requirement and normally are subject to state licensing requirements in the private sector.

Certification is based on the qualification requirements summarized on the Technician Vacancy Announcement. The Human Resou= rces Office uses only that information provided by the applicant to evaluate qualifications. Applications = will not be modified, supplemented, or changed after the closing date. Your application must be received = in the Human Resources Office no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.

Before hiring we will ask you to co= mplete a Declaration for Federal Employmen= t (OF 306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. We will also ask you to sign and certify the accu= racy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in a= ny part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.

X - Dual Status (Military Membership Required)=	- Officer	X - Permanent
- Non-Dual Status (Competitive Appointment)	= - Warrant Officer	- Indefinite
	X <= span style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New= Roman"'>- Enlisted	- Temporary