Summary This position is a Budget Analyst, GS- 0560-13 working in Sacramento, California for the R8-ARD-Fish and Aquatic Conservation. Responsibilities This position is located in the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program, Pacific Southwest Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This position serves as the regional advisor on the program's budget development and execution. This regional program has one of the largest and most complex budgets in the country. The Pacific Southwest Region Fisheries Program provides staff to support the management of aquatic species and conservation of aquatic habitats in California, Nevada, and Oregon's Klamath Basin. The Fisheries Program undertakes a variety of population management and habitat restoration activities, many of which are directed by Congressionally-legislated and court mandated authorities, Treaty and Trust responsibilities, and national program goals. These activities rely upon the development and application of technical and scientific information in fish population assessment and management, aquatic ecosystem assessment and management, captive propagation of endangered species, and management of aquatic invasive species, with emphasis on the protection, restoration, mitigation and enhancement of species listed by the Service under the Endangered Species Act, anadromous salmonids, and other imperiled species within the Pacific Southwest Region. The FAC Program provides line supervision for three Fish and Wildlife Offices, two National Fish Hatcheries, and one Fish Health Center. Key duties for this position are: Provides analytic capability and management of the regional budgets of the Fish and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) Program, including budget development, justification, allocation and execution. Analyzes program needs, budget justification materials, and Administrative initiatives to formulate recommendations and strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs' future budget submissions, operations, and execution. Reviews and analyzes field office and program budget submissions and formulates recommendations related to the development of the FAC budget. Manages a small budget staff; planning, assigning, and reviewing work; adjusts short term priorities; aids in establishing performance standards and evaluating performance; approves leave and certifies time and attendance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 01/31/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-13]: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: 1) developing and presenting executable budgets with multiple funding sources that meet the goals of an organization while following all applicable regulations, policy, and guidance; 2) writing and editing budget justification papers, plans, and estimates. 3) providing budget process advice and guidance to managers and upper management and working with programs to ensure their use of funds is appropriate; and 4) conducting long-range budgetary strategic planning for an organization (e.g., analyzing legislation, policy directives, and legal decisions to determine program impacts, determining the impact of unfunded fixed costs, payroll increases, or staffing increases, anticipating long-term budget constraints, identifying efficiencies, etc.). NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. 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 Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Education Education cannot be used as a substitution for experience. Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: -Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. -Discretionary entitlements are not authorized for this position. Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP click here 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. 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