Summary

This position is located within, Rural Development (RD), Finance Office, Office of Budget and Policy. This office is responsible for Rural Development's budget formulation and credit reform modeling activities for grant and loan programs.

This position is in the Excepted Service.

Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current Federal employee would, be given a new appointment to the civil service and new probationary period required.

Duties

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• The incumbent ensures the overall goals and objectives of the budget program are strategically aligned to the Rural Development's strategic goals initiatives and support RD's programs and financial performance measures.
• Establishes and maintains a system of budgetary controls over the program funds to ensure compliance with applicable USDA and RD internal policies and procedures and those outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11.
• Provides guidance and technical advice to the components on program budget submissions, supplementary budget requests, credit modeling and budgetary analysis.
• Plans, formulates and justifies annual and long-range budget estimates, and prepares related supporting documentation for the financing and conduct of the RD's credit, loan and grant programs.
• Provides authoritative technical advice and information to top mission area officials scheduled to testify before Congressional committees on behalf of Rural Development to represent the mission position on budget and program funding needs.
• Serves as primary interface point between the Division and other partners within USDA regarding budget formulation matter.
• Performs the full range of supervisory/managerial functions including advising subordinates on all human resource matters.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on your appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may 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. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below

Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

For the GS-15 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Supervision of systems of budgetary controls over of program funds to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Rural Development (RD) internal policies and procedures, Office of Management and Budget (0MB) and Department of Treasury statutory and regulatory requirements, Congressional intent, and other governing legislation, regulations or policies. Oversees the controls over the annual and long-range budget estimates, the preparation of related supporting documentation for the financing and conduct of Rural Development's (RD) credit, loan and grant programs, and final technical review of budget documents and actions prior to signature to ensure accuracy and compliance. Provides procedural guidance and technical advice to the components on program budget submissions, supplementary budget requests, and budgetary analysis to ensure the proper presentation of facts and data to support requests and consistency with the mission area's and Department's budgetary policies. Plans, formulates, justifies, and controls annual and long-range budget estimates, and prepares related supporting documentation for the financing and conduct of the RD's credit, loan and grant programs. Conducts a final technical review of budget documents and actions, prior to signature, to ensure accuracy and compliance with USDA, OMB, Treasury, and other legal and regulatory requirements. Coordinates and assists the staff in conducting studies and analyses of budgetary and financial standard operating procedures as well as procedural guidance, in compliance with OMB Circular A-11.

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 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

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.

Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).

Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information.

If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.

This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy.

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. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

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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.