Summary This position is a Budget Technician, GS- 0561-7 working in working in R4-Crystal River, Florida for the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This is a temporary position expected to last 1 year but may be extended up to a total of 2 years at management's discretion. Responsibilities This position is a Budget Technician, GS- 0561-6, working in Crystal River, Florida for the R4-Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex is located on Florida's west coast, stretching 160 miles from Crystal River to Tampa Bay. There are five refuges in the complex, Crystal River, Chassahowitzka, Egmont Key, Passage Key, and Pinellas, with the home office located in Crystal River, Florida. As a Budget Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for analyzing, identifying and inputting cost accounting data, Financial Business Management System (FBMS), a computerized committing, obligating and paying system. Assists the Budget Analyst in management of the fiscal functions of the office and provides information and data required for budget formulation, budget tracking and reconciling. Prepares, records and processes a wide variety of invoices and documents for commitment, obligation or payment. Determines subactivity to be charged and accesses FBMS to input commitments, obligations and payments. Confers with appropriate contacts to determine cause of rejected transactions and prepares proper documentation for correction. Follows up to resolve problems. Serves as one of the main contacts for procurement activities to obtain necessary supplies and services to meet field office needs. Assists the Program Support Specialist and other refuge staff in tracking grants, cooperative agreements and interagency agreements. This includes payment of invoices and resolving any payment problems with the regional office and Denver payment center. Supports visitor services programs of the refuge by greeting and orienting visitors. Answers designated office telephone lines and provides answers to questions from the public or directs these questions to the appropriate individual or office Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 02/06/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-07] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-06 in the Federal service. Experience include 1) verifying accuracy and reconciling discrepancies of budgetary data in electronic systems; 2) monitoring and updating status of obligations and expenditures in electronic systems; 3) processing procurement actions or similar financial documents in electronic systems; AND 4) advising staff on budgetary, financial or procurement regulations, policies and procedures. 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. Education Not applicable. Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: No PCS entitlements authorized Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. 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 visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/" Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.