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Job SummaryTHIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 BUDGET TECHNICIAN (MI RRB), Position Description Number NGD0882000 and is part of the MI Recruiting Retention Command, Michigan Army National Guard. MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
QualificationsQualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For additional information see: What to include in your resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) MILITARY GRADE: E5-O3 Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 12 months experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have a good understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrate the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Major Duties***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** This position may be located in any major organization within the Army National Guard (ARNG). Its purpose is to provide technical support for budget analysis and budget administration. Develops and recommends procedures, objectives and processes pertaining to preparation and execution of the organizational budget. Ensures timely submission of budget estimates by staff officials. Reviews and consolidates budget estimates, taking into account issues, problems and conflicts within the budget program. Persuades officials to revise estimates that do not conform to established guidelines or requirements. Maintains an accurate record of incoming and outgoing funds. Provides ongoing analysis and evaluation of budget status to ensure priorities and mission objectives are achieved. Projects program needs, taking into account funding variations and knowledge of organizational requirements. Identifies funding shortages and takes action to ensure priority projects are not eliminated. Recommends transfer or allotment of funds to cover increases in obligations within established limits. Prepares and updates status reports. Reviews, edits and ensures accuracy of reports prior to release to management officials. Ensures management officials and budget committee is provided current program status. Provides information and guidance on procedures, forms and documentation to support budget estimates. Informs officials of current guidelines for preparation of estimates. Ensures budget reports are submitted promptly and that fund usage meets statutory and regulatory requirements. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.