Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Budget and Accounting Analyst-GS-0501-GS-09/GS-09
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 05-01
OPENING DATE: Thursday, January 13, 2005
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, February 03, 2005
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
43,365.00 - 56,371.00 USD per year
LOCATION: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All Sources. Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Priority consideration will be given to Federal displaced and surplus employees.
JOB SUMMARY: This position is with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Inspector General, Management, Budget and Acquisitions (OIG/M/B&A) Division. The incumbent is to report to the Chief, Budget and Acquisitions Division.
This position is with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Inspector General, Management, Budget and Acquisitions (OIG/M/B&A) Division. The incumbent is to report to the Chief, Budget and Acquisitions Division.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background and/or Security Investigation required.
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
- Time in Grade
Major Duties: This position may be entry level or a second level of training. The incumbent receives (or continues to receive) formal classroom and on-the-job instructions and training in: financial resource management, budget execution and preparation of reports.
The incumbent will compile material for budget estimates, modifying budget estimates, monitoring budget execution, processing VISA requests, performing end-of-the month reconciliation on data, assisting in the preparation of reports, assisting in conducting analysis and preparation of budget estimates, and obligating and de-obligating funds.
Qualifications:
You must possess a year of general work experience that shows your ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows your ability to learn the specific work of this job.
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
Specialized experience includes knowledge and understanding of the Federal budget process; knowledge of appropriated and no-year fund accounts; ability to identify and analyze budgetary problems; and the ability to develop alternative solutions to resolve conflicting goals and objectives.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
If you are a Federal employee, you must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
- A knowledge and understanding of the Federal budget process, including knowledge of a wide range of the principles, procedures, methods, and concepts of budgeting for appropriated and no-year fund accounts.
- Ability to identify and analyze budgetary problems and develop alternative solutions to resolve conflicting goals and objectives.
- Ability to analyze large amounts of narrative and statistical material to make appropriate recommendations for action concerning budget estimates, obligations, allotments, costs, manpower ceilings, and position controls.
- Knowledge used to develop, implement, and advise on agency wide policies and controls for the acquisition, allocation, distribution, obligation and expenditure of funds in approved operating budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to present complex Budget issues.
HOW TO APPLY:
Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.
All applicants, including current USAID and USAID/OIG employees, must submit one of the following application forms:
- Resume and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment
- OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment and OF-306
- SF 171, Application for Federal Employment
Your application must contain all of the following information or it will be marked incomplete
- Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of position; if applying for more than one grade level or job, submit an application for each grade level or job applying for;
- Full name, date of birth, social security number, complete mailing address and day and evening phone numbers, country of citizenship, veterans' preference, if applicable, reinstatement eligibility, and highest Federal civilian grade held;
- High school name city and state, date of diploma or GED;
- Colleges and universities name, city, and state, major, type and year of any degrees received;
- Job title, duties and accomplishments; employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, hours per week, salary; do not incorporate or attach position descriptions;
- Indicate whether we may contact your current supervisor; and
- Job related training courses, job related licenses and certificates, job related honors, awards, and special achievements.
OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION
FORM:
Narrative statement (written by applicant)
explaining his/her experience relative to the KSA’s
and selective placement factor above. Do not respond by
referring to an item number on your application or by repeating
material on your application.
Current performance appraisal dated within
the last 18 months, if currently employed in the Federal
Government.
SF 50 (Notification of Personnel Action)
showing competitive status, if applicable.
Documentation showing proof of eligibility
as a surplus or displaced employee.
Handicapped applicants, disabled veterans,
and VRA's or any others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under special appointing authorities must clearly specify
this eligibility on their application and attach documentation.
If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. Those who have special selection priority rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified to receive special consideration. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if they receive a score of 90 or above. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria (KSA's) for this position.
ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are
claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of
your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming
10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application
for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and
are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense
Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not
eligible for appointment in this agency.
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for citing additional information from applicants.
If the vacancy is filled below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. However, this implies no promise of promotion. The selectee must demonstrate the ability to perform at the higher grade in order to be eligible for promotion.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information:
Cecelia Barksdale
Phone: 202-712-4189
RRB Room 8.7A
Fax: 202-216-3392
Washington, D.C. 20523 8700
U.S. Agency for International Development
IG/M/PS
RRB Room 8.7A
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20523 8700
Attn: Personnel Services
If you need further information, please call
(202) 712-4189.
What To Expect Next: Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info:http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info:http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is operated.
Other Information:.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
If you are selected and you have not previously served as a Federal manager, you will be required to serve a one-year managerial probation period.
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans Information
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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