Summary MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED. We are an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, and investigations of the EPA to promote economy and efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place. Come join the team! Responsibilities This position is located in the Budget Directorate, Office of Mission Support, Office of Inspector General (OIG). The Budget Directorate exists to advance efficiency, accountability, and performance by providing innovative solutions for financial management. The Budget Directorate achieves this by performing continual analysis on the OIG’s financial position and serving as a senior advisor to the OIG leadership on tactical and strategic budget matters. Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will perform the following duties: Plan and manage the financial resources of the OIG; Lead the development of a goals-based management system for the OIG which involves exercising effective control over the financial resources of the organization; Work extensively with the Inspector General and the Assistant Inspectors General to integrate goal based and customer driven decisions into the priorities and resource allocations of the OIG through multi-year and annual financial planning initiatives; AND Oversee and lead OIG compliance with Federal appropriations law, OMB directives, as well as Congressional, Administrative and Agency requirements or initiatives related to fund reporting and management. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Background Investigation Required. Applicant must a current GS-15 or equivalent. Not a temporary promotion. Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application. You must submit a detailed resume containing the following information: Your Contact Information - Full Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email Address; Official position title; Employer name and contact information; Start and end dates (including month and year); A detailed list of duties & accomplishments; Your highest salary (or grade/step) achieved. This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the tentative employment offer may be withdrawn. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment. False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Upon appointment, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually. Depending on your status, this position may require serving a 1-year probationary period. Qualifications Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in managing funds through fiscal reporting and financial advisory services, to include budget formulation and execution, travel and commercial accounting, civilian payrolls, and financial systems applications. Knowledge of statutory responsibilities in regard to financial obligations, accounting transactions, disbursement spending, and administrative control of all allocated federal funds. Serve as an expert advisor and is responsible for the proper and economic management of all financial resources under jurisdiction of the OIG, in accordance with a wide variety of laws and regulations. Provide expert level guidance on a full range of activities associated with accounting, budgeting and financial reporting to support timely and legally sufficient budget schedules, narratives and exhibits as required by the Agency, OMB, and Congress. Performs ongoing extensive analysis and continual monitoring on the execution of the OIG budget, provides reports on an ongoing basis to provide real time situational awareness to leadership Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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 This position does not have a mandatory education requirement. There is no substitution for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information EPA OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.