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FUL- Budget Technician @ National Park Service

Kula, HawaiiHybridFull-timePosted 8 days ago

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Job SummaryThis position is located in Haleakala National Park, in the Maintenance and Interpretation Division. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 06/18/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

QualificationsRequirements Continued As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary 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. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/18/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) using financial system(s) to input documents, produce reports, and access budgetary information; (2) compiling cost data for salaries, utilities, travel, etc.; (3) transferring funds between accounts; (4) making arithmetic computations. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least completed four years of education above the high-school level at an accredited college or university. You must include transcripts.-or-Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above: possess a combination of specialized experience and post-high school education that satisfies 100% the requirement. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent), in excess of the first 60 semester hours earned towards your degree and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent in order to meet this description. You must include transcripts and hours per week worked. To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) using financial system(s) to research, compile, verify, and summarize budget data such as salaries, fixed costs, travel expenses, and other expenses; (2) assisting with adjustments for changes in projected expenditures; (3) participating in preliminary budget estimates and assisting with budget execution; (4) responding to inquiries regarding budget procedures, problems, reconciliation issues, and related budgetary issues. You must include hours per week worked. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) consolidating budget estimates of assigned programs; (2) organizing budget data according to account, object class, and program activity; (3) providing technical assistance to others in formulating and executing current year operating programs; (4) reconciling actual expenses against planned projections; (5) monitoring budget revisions and recommending changes to appropriated funds. You must include hours per week worked.

Major DutiesCareer-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work 11.5 months and will be in a non-pay status for at least one pay period in March. As a Budget Technician, duties may include: Consolidating budget estimates from the unit's program managers, and organizing budget data according to account, object class, and program activity. Maintaining and updating annual operating programs. Researching accounting problems such as incorrect accounts, erroneous payments, object class errors, and ensures corrections and/or adjustment documents are entered into the accounting system. Providing technical expertise and training to personnel in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reimbursements, voucher preparation and examination, and preparation of financial reports. Adjusting programmed amounts to reflect changes in approved funding (e.g., increases in salaries, across-the-board reductions, etc.) by applying standard percentage adjustments. This is a career-ladder position, however, promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Full-performance grade level is GS-07.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Skills

Budget Clerical And AssistanceCareer Seasonal- See duties for more info.Department of the Interior

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