Budget and Accounting Officer

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

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Responsible for assisting the Business Administrator with oversight of budget and accounting support for the financial management program.

Responsible for the accuracy of all financial obligations to ensure compliance with established regulations.

Monitors various financial reports generated by the system and serves as the institution Certifying Officer for all disbursements.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
   
   • A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
   • Most recent performance appraisal, and
   • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
   • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate

education leading to such a degree Or LL.M., if related.

Graduate Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work

of the position.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity

to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant

with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must

typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Knowledge of financial management and an in-depth knowledge of the methods and techniques
  of financial accountability.
• Professional knowledge of accounting and budgeting techniques, procedures, and their
  application to a variety of complex transactions and problems.
• Experience in providing financial advice and assistance to supervisors; ensuring compliance
  with Bureau of Prisons Policy regarding the accurate obligation of funds, timely settling of travel
  and processing of inmate and vendor payments.
• Experience in accomplishing functions such as processing payments, processing Building and
  Facilities (B&F) project closures, assures accurate obligations, and works with the subordinates
  and cost center managers on reconciling fund control to FMIS.

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Combination of Education & Experience

Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the

qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you

must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the

activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the

application.**

Additional information

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

The representative rate for this position is $82,148 per year ($39.36)

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.