About this role
Job SummaryReclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Budget Officer. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Boulder City, Nevada
QualificationsIn order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-13, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-12 level in federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in: (1) Budget Planning, Formulation, and Execution - Plans, formulates, justifies, executes, and monitors annual and multi-year budgets; develops budget estimates and evaluates funding requirements to support organizational priorities. (2) Budget Analysis and Financial Management - Analyzes budget data, expenditures, obligations, and funding requirements; interprets and applies budget laws, regulations, policies, and financial guidance to resolve complex budget issues and recommend funding solutions. (3) Leadership and Program Management - Provides technical guidance and budget recommendations to management; coordinates budget activities, oversees budget operations, and ensures effective stewardship of appropriated funds through sound financial management and internal controls. 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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 08/18/2026. 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. 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.
Major DutiesThis position is located in the Lower Colorado Basin Region (LCB), Regional Office, Budget, Performance and Policy Group located in Boulder City, Nevada. The purpose of this position is to manage and direct all aspects of budget planning, analysis, formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of Regional multi-year programs. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, directs, and oversees regional budget planning, formulation, execution, and financial management activities. Analyzes budget estimates, funding requirements, expenditures, and financial data to support sound budget decisions. Reviews, approves, and monitors budget requests, funding allocations, and the use of multiple funding sources. Provides expert budget guidance and technical advice to management on budget policies, procedures, and financial matters. Develops and implements budget policies, procedures, reporting requirements, and internal financial controls. Coordinates budget activities with regional leadership, headquarters, the Department, OMB, and other stakeholders. Supervises, leads, and develops a regional budget staff to accomplish organizational goals. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): GS-13: $108,719 - $ 141,337 *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any experience requirements (see Qualifications). Required to submit an OGE-450 Financial Disclosure Statement. Condition of Employment for Probationary Period: 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. You may be required to serve an initial supervisory probation period.