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Summary
ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Native Americans
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current or former career/career-conditional; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority (i.e., Military Spouse, Land and Base Management, VRA, 30% Veteran, Sch A) eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
Duties
This position is located under the Office of Field Operations, Louisville Field Division in Louisville, Kentucky.
As a Budget Analyst, GS-560-11, your typical work assignments may include:
Assists management in the planning and development of the budget for the field division.
Prepares basic reports, analyses, justifications, briefing documents, and exhibits in support of budget estimates or specific budget requests.
Programs funds as defined in operating plans and enters transactions into financial systems to reflect obligations and expenditures.
Oversees the use of investigative funds (by monitoring and reporting on fund use reviewing and maintaining associated financial documentation/records).
Communicates both orally and in writing to provide consultative and advisory services to management and represent organization at conferences and meeting relative financial matters.
As a Budget Analyst, GS-560-12, your typical work assignments may include:
Plans, develops and participates in the planning and development of the budget for the field division.
Manages and monitors the execution of the division's budget.
Oversees the use of investigative funds (by monitoring and reporting on fund use, reviewing and maintaining associated financial documentation/records.
Provides consultative and advisory services to management and represent the organization at conferences and meeting relative financial matters.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.
Key Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Qualifications
To qualify for GS-11, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09.
GS-11 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Provides program oversight to budget support and analysis functions for the division; and
Assists and participates in the compilation of budget requirements, presentations and execution; and
Tracks and monitors functions, preparation and analysis of budget related materials.
OR
In lieu of specialized experience may qualify with 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 OR combination of education and experience.
OR
A combination of graduate education and experience.
To qualify for GS-12, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11.
GS-12 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Monitors the execution of the field division's budget; and
Reviews and evaluates the effects of budget and program changes; and
Analyzes trends to make budget estimates adjustments; and
Plans and schedules funds allotments and transfers.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.
Education
All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See www.ed.gov
Agency contact information
TYRA HUNTER
Phone
0000000000
Email
TYRA.M.HUNTER@USDOJ.GOV
Address
Office of Field Operation
99 New York, NE
Washington, DC 20226
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.