The successful candidate will ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, policies, and regulations affecting financial processes, and performs financial and accounting activities for the court unit. Outside the unit, the Budget Manager is the liaison with other administrative staff, budgetary personnel from other court units, and the Administrative Office of the U.S Courts. The Budget Manager is a first-line supervisor over the budget and procurement employees.
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- Applicants must be United States citizens or be eligible to work in the United States, under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
- Appointment to this position is contingent upon a background investigation including an FBI fingerprint check and a check of financial and credit records and is subject to reinvestigation every five years. Any position offer will be considered provisional until full suitability determination can be made.
- All judiciary employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct.
Court Personnel Classification level requirements:
- CL 28 - Bachelor's Degree and two years specialized experience
- CL 29 - Bachelor's Degree and three years specialized experience
- CL 30 - Bachelor's Degree and four years specialized experience
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Specialized experience and supervisory experience in a financial environment; experience in auditing and internal controls review and implementation; strong written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations and laws; knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Windows based applications; ability to work successfully in a fast paced, team environment.
Specialized experience includes progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial management and administration such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting that provided a knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology of financial administration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited educational institution. Prior experience working in Budget and/or Finance in a federal court unit, with special consideration for a candidate with budget experience in a Probation and/or Pretrial Services Office.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
A successful candidate must have unquestioned integrity, superior organizational and analytical skills, detailed oriented, and have the ability to problem solve and exercise sound judgement. Demonstrate sound ethics, maintain a professional demeanor and presence, possess effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds, manage multiple demands in a fast paced work environment, ability to compile information within established time frames, follow detailed instructions accurately and ability to adapt to change.
Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance or closely related field.
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible, successful, and substantive budget, financial, accounting or related field; procurement administration experience and attention to detail is required. In addition, three years of progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory, or managerial experience is required.
- All application information is subject to verification.
- The Budget Manager is an excepted service position, serves at the pleasure of the court, and is an 'at will' employee who can be terminated with or without cause.
- This position is subject to mandatory direct deposit participation.
- To review complete job posting, please visit: www.utp.uscourts.gov.
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCandidates 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.
The salary for this position is a CL 28 ($71,583 - $89,508), CL 29 ($85,141 - $106,437), or CL 30 ($100,604 - $125,776) depending on length and relevance of experience. The position falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government, and the benefits include participation in the FERS_FRAE retirement system, health, dental, vision and life insurance programs, holiday and leave accrual, tax deferred saving plan and periodic salary increases.
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Qualified candidates and/or transfers are invited to submit:
- Letter of interest outlining your relevant experience
- Detailed resume including education, previous employment, and key career accomplishments
- Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO78)
See 'How to Apply' for instructions.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
