Duties

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Formulation and Appropriations Division (BFAD). The incumbent serves as Division Chief and is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to the staff responsible for the budget formulation and appropriations liaison functions for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).

Oversees and manages the organization's budget operations, including both budget formulation and appropriations liaison activities. Establishes budget and appropriations policy for the organization. Provides instruction and guidance to program officials during budget calls and other budget formulation processes. In collaboration with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer, provides leadership to entire organization on budget and appropriations matters.

Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-13 and 14 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

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Qualifications

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the GS-15 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-14 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Examples of specialized experience at the GS-14 level include: overseeing and managing budget formulation and appropriations liaison operations for an agency organization or program; serving as a liaison with appropriations committees and staff regarding the agencys appropriation and budget process; preparing and overseeing a variety of budgetary reports for senior leadership within a major component or the Department; and preparing responses to budget information requests from the press, interest groups, congressional staff, and other groups who seek information about the agencys budget request, appropriations or programs.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following technical qualifications:

Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation on budget and appropriations matters.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Knowledge of and experience in the federal budget and appropriations processes as well as financial management practices and procedures.

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Education

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Additional information

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade by the closing date.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.

OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before appointment or onboarding with the agency. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.

Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Department's evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework, per agency policy.