Forest Service Hiring for Fiscal Specialist at Mountain Gate, California Full Time

Summary This position is located on the Shasta Trinity National Forest in Mountain Gate, CA. Responsible for the development of the unit’s program of work, budgeting requirements and development and reconciliation through the budget processes and handles and financial accountability for the unit for complex special uses and recreation programs/permits. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Sara Acridge at [email protected]. Responsibilities Act as liaison between the Unit and a central processing unit such as Albuquerque Service Center (ASC) in the areas of receivables and collections, Cost Recovery agreements, and Quality Assurance External Accounting. Develop and monitor the budget for the long-range and annual work plan. Serve as a point of contact on long-range and annual work plans for the natural resource programs/projects. Tracking and monitoring of Cost Recovery agreements. Provide advice and assistance regarding policies/processes for implementation of programs that enable the agency to retain, spend and/or leverage funds. Responsible to report accomplishments and provide annual report to Congress. Responsible for determination of type of fees for business entities and all fee calculations, issuances, reconciliation and debt collection. Work on complex sales/purchases due to split ownership. Review holders? annual financial reports, (i.e., financial statements, tax returns, depreciation schedules, etc.), physical inventories of assets. Review fee offset agreements and reconciliation of receipts for construction projects. Analyze the effectiveness of Special Uses, Recreation, and other programs and/or operations in meeting established fiscal goals, measures, and objectives for a Leadership Team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management’s General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisted with the processes and handled fiscal and financial accountability for the unit for complex special uses and recreation programs/permits. Performed routine fiscal analysis functions such as development, preparation, and revision of the budget, fund estimates, and project plans; provided required data and assistance in developing budget and program planning summaries; assisted in the review and coordination of budgetary documents, allocations, and operating budgets; and performed analysis of unit needs, made recommendation for budget modifications, and created allotments. OR GS-11: a 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 an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master’s degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). 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, 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. Education See Qualifications section for education requirements. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency’s definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. This is not a bargaining unit designated position. Government Housing is not available Daycare facilities are not available. This agency offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/