Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri is one of the world's premier public engineering organizations. Our strength lies in our technical excellence, our willingness to collaborate with our customers and understand their needs. Responsibilities Perform a variety of budget administration functions in the formulation, execution and review of the Civil Works Operation and Maintenance, General Regulatory, Emergency Management, and Overhead accounts. Review and track status of obligations and expenditures for Civil Works Operation and Maintenance, General Regulatory, and Emergency Management appropriations received in the Kansas City District Advise managers and program/project managers on requirements for the preparation, documentation, and submission of budget requests. Coordinate funds request between District management, program/project managers, and customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify at the GS-09: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1.) Develop simple budget estimates 2.) Monitor budget execution 3) Applying policies and procedures for simple purchases. OR Education: Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Accounting and Statistics; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and education to include having the specialized experience, but less than one year and at least one year of graduate education as described above but less than the required two years. The percentage of the requirements that I meet total to at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide the total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. To qualify at the GS-11: Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1.) Apply commonly used fiscal law, policies and procedures 2) Formulate, compile and develop budget estimates; 3) monitor and analyze budget execution; OR Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Accounting and Statistics. (Note you must attach a copy of your transcripts.); OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and education to include having the specialized experience, but less than one year and at least two years of graduate education as described above but less than the required three years. The percentage of the requirements that I meet total to at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide the total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements, fully successful performance and meeting minimum qualification requirements. Pay Scale: Kansas City, MO: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Napoleon, MO: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Lawrence, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Republican City, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Paola, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Marquette, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Macon, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Melvern, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Junction City, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Perry, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Hermitage, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Vassar, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Centerville, IA: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Smithville, MO: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Manhattan, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Sylvan Grove, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Warsaw, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Stockton, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087
