What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Examiner. position at Office of Management and Budget?
Duties
As a Program Examiner, GS-0301-12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Conditions of employment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) drafting and presenting succinct written products to describe and summarize analyses, policy options and implications, and recommendations on such issues; 2) utilizing advanced analytic methods, such as applied economics, econometrics, finance, statistics, financial management, budget analysis, or cost-benefit analysis; AND 3) developing strategies to improve the effectiveness of programs and program operations.
You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) performing objective qualitative and quantitative analyses of policy, budget, and programmatic issues; 2) applying analytical and evaluative methods to improve effectiveness of programs, leading the development and presentation of recommendations to higher-level decision makers; AND 3) independently drafting and presenting both succinct and more in-depth written products to describe and summarize complex analyses, demonstrating policy options and implications, and developing strategies for audiences with differing levels of expertise to improve the effectiveness of these or similar programs.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center:
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an
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.
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.
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.
As a Program Examiner, GS-0301-12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following:
- Performs legislative, economic, management, financial management, procurement, information resources, regulatory, and organizational analyses.
- Reviews and analyzes agency submissions, studies, research materials, and other information related to assigned areas. Synthesizes highly complex and voluminous materials.
- Serves as OMB expert for assigned program areas. Oversees, guides, and coordinates the formulation and execution of the budget in assigned areas. Develops, reviews, and advises on the preparation of formal documents (e.g., Executive Orders, budget submissions, program/policy guidance, reports).
- Reviews and analyzes the formulation and execution of the budget in assigned areas.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
- Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
- Direct Deposit is required
- RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
- You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
- Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
- Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
- This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
- More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) drafting and presenting succinct written products to describe and summarize analyses, policy options and implications, and recommendations on such issues; 2) utilizing advanced analytic methods, such as applied economics, econometrics, finance, statistics, financial management, budget analysis, or cost-benefit analysis; AND 3) developing strategies to improve the effectiveness of programs and program operations.
You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) performing objective qualitative and quantitative analyses of policy, budget, and programmatic issues; 2) applying analytical and evaluative methods to improve effectiveness of programs, leading the development and presentation of recommendations to higher-level decision makers; AND 3) independently drafting and presenting both succinct and more in-depth written products to describe and summarize complex analyses, demonstrating policy options and implications, and developing strategies for audiences with differing levels of expertise to improve the effectiveness of these or similar programs.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center:
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an
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.
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.
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.