Budget Officer - Department of the Air Force - Boise, ID

IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

NATIONWIDE TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 124th Comptroller Flight

Budget Officer

Boise, Idaho

Appointment Type: Indefinite

PD #: D1678000

Series/Grade: GS – 0560 – 12 / 12

Salary Range: $71,012.00 – $92,316.00

MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION

BECOMES AVAILABLE

*For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment*

*PCS is not authorized*

MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD IS REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Idaho Air National Guard as a condition of employment. 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. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

In accordance with the Labor Management Agreement, Article 18, Promotions:

Area of Consideration

The area of consideration for all Idaho National Guard bargaining unit positions will be as follows:

(1) Bargaining unit members

(2) All other individuals

This does not preclude management from selecting either Section (1) or Section (2) applications after Section (1) applicants have been considered.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

Current members of the Idaho Air National Guard or those affiliated with the Armed Forces eligible to become a member.

Application materials must be received by Monday, February 22, 2016 . Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations section to understand the requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Military requirement: Officer or those eligible for commissioning
  


• AFSC: 65FX or ability to obtain

DUTIES:
MAJOR DUTIES: (Detailed duties are on the Position Description)

Major duties include but are not restricted to:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide

management oversight and guidance for both budget formulation and budget

execution according to the Resource Management System (RMS). The incumbent is recognized as the top

technical authority regarding fiscal and budgetary policy, law, and regulatory

guidelines for all organizations serviced by the Wing Budget Office. The

incumbent fosters an environment conducive to teamwork among resource managers

and decision-makers in meeting the objectives and goals of the Resource

Management System. This incumbent

accomplishes budget functions in support of state and federal Air National

Guard operations, training, and readiness missions, and the contingency

operations of its total force and joint service partners.

b. DUTIES:

(1) Operates

the Resource Management System, a network of commanders, resource advisors,

cost center managers, and technical advisors aligned to the Wing/GSU

organizational structure and oriented towards the management of appropriated

funds and workdays for the accomplishment of unit missions.

(2) Serves

as the principal author for local resource management policy development and

publication.

(3) Serves

as the principal budgetary advisor to senior leadership and top management

personnel in maintaining balance, efficiency, and economy of operations to

accomplish programmed objectives.

(4) Oversees

budget formulation, validation, compilation, and submission, requiring the

frequent contact with commanders, resource advisors, higher headquarters

(ANG/FMA), and field counterparts.

(5) Reviews

initial funding (programmed or received) and devises and carries out

apportionment to base organizations ensuring financial continuity between

fiscal years.

(6) Follows

up on approved distributions by ensuring the prompt and accurate loading of

fund targets to the accounting and supply systems, and by notifying the

affected unit’s resource advisor.

(7) Monitors

the execution of the overall annual operating budget.

(8) Issues

“Call” for unfunded requirements that meet ANG/FMA Budget Execution Review

(BER) criteria ensuring timely notification, clear and concise instructions,

and achievable “suspenses” for all required financial actions.

(9) Performs

special studies and selective reviews of budgetary programs and procedures

(e.g., conversions or mission changes/additions).

(10)

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Work

involves performing, advising, or supervising work in any of the phases of budget administration when work requires applying budget-related laws,

regulations, policies, precedents, methods,

and techniques.

Experience

in administrative, professional, technical, or other

responsible work that utilizes knowledge

of management principles and practices. Experience analyzing problems, drawing logical conclusions, and communicating effectively with others. Experience using computer and automation systems.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

No special education requirements needed for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Within your application package, you must explain how you gained the specialized experience required for this position. Applicants applying at the GS 12 level must have

at

least 36 months experience, education or training involving

complex knowledge and understanding of governing

budgetary policies, precedent setting decisions, procedures and regulations. Experience in identifying, analyzing and resolving budgetary problems. Experience interpreting comptroller decisions and providing

regulatory information. Experience

in briefing senior level management on budget

related issues.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
SUBSTITUTION EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

6

months of specialized experience can be substituted by successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a

bachelor’s degree, in an accredited college

or university.

PROOF OF

EDUCATION (COPY OF FULL TRANSCRIPT) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION PACKAGE

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Idaho National Guard Mission Statement:

The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counter drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.

Whether the call is coming from the Governor of the State of Idaho or directly from the President of the United States, Guard Soldiers and Airman are always ready and always there.

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Funds Transfer Program.

This is a dual-status position and membership in the Idaho Air National Guard is required. By submitting this application you are affirming to the validity of the information you have provided.

All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)

Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect the Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.

Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.

The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran’s Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.

BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following WEB addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

For additional information, visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com

Retirement Program:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/El/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the documents in the required documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, February 22, 2016 .

We are ONLY

accepting on-line applications.

To begin the

process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your

existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers

button at the end of the process.

NOTE: To check the

status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application,

log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more

information link under the application status for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

– Current Resume

– Personnel Records Review (RIP) – If currently in the Armed Forces

– Copy of full transcript (if using education to substitute for experience. A copy of a diploma DOES NOT constitute a transcript)

– Job related certificates and licenses (optional) – current only

– Explanation of specialized experience – if not included in body of resume

AGENCY CONTACT INFO: YVONNE M. HOWARD

Phone: (208)422-3343

Email: YVONNE.HOWARD@ANG.AF.MIL

Agency Information:

Idaho National Guard

JFHQ-ID/HR

ATTN Staffing Specialist

4794 Gen Manning Ave Bldg 442

Boise,

ID

83705-8112

USA