MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (FINANCE) -Open & closing dates 01/04/2019to01/08/2019 -Service Competitive -Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 9 -Salary $41,365 to $65,778 per year -Appointment type Permanent -Work schedule Full-Time -Location -Havre, MT -Relocation expenses reimbursed No -Telework eligible No -Duties -Summary -This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Havre Sector, Havre, MT. -Responsibilities This position will allow you to use your expertise in the concepts, principles, and practices pertaining to budget and/or finance to analyze and execute relevant organizational budgetary mattersThis position starts at a salary of $41,365.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $65,778.00 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $79,586.00 (GS-11, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland by analyzing and refining budget services and processes. Your job will include: -Preparing and reconciling budget reports and expenditures -Forecasting and allocating organizational budgetary needs, including providing guidance, assistance, and recommendations to management -Reviewing and refining established budgetary policies. -Ensure compliance with all purchasing procedures, laws and policies -Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders. -Purchase office supplies, equipment, services using a government purchase card. -Assist in the monitoring and tracking budget obligations and expenditures; prepare reports and cost analysis. -Assist employees with travel issues, serve as an alternate travel preparer; review, monitor and maintain travel budget. -Liaison with customers, contractors, and maintenance personnel regarding facility related work requests and services needed. -Travel Required Occasional travel - Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis. -Supervisory status No -Promotion Potential 11 -Conditions of Employment -You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position -Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service -Primary U.S. residency for the last three years (additional details below) -You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph -Upon appointment, you may be required to undergo random drug testing -Qualifications You qualify at the GS-07 level if you possess one year of specialized experience performing developmental assignments related to budget and or/finance under the close guidance of a higher level specialist such as updating and compiling data on budget and/or procurement reports; and analyzing office procedures. You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one year of specialized experience assisting senior specialists in preparing budget requests; updating data on spreadsheets; analyzing office procedures pertaining to budgetary matters; executing specific portions of projects relevant to budget and/or finance; problem solving; and advising staff on methods and procedures. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 01/08/2019. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit -. Residency:If you are not currently a CBP employee, you must meet one or more of the following primary residency criteria for at least three years prior to applying to this announcement: -Resided in the United States or its protectorate or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations); -Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or -Been a dependent of a United States federal or military employee serving overseas.Exceptions may be granted if you provide complete state-side coverage information regarding participation in "Study Abroad" programs, overseas church missions, or state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with you overseas. You must provide information and related documentation at the time of application. Probationary Period:All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found -. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. -Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: GS-07:Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level. This education must demonstrate the skills necessary to do this job. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise a year of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 18 semester or 27 quarter hours. OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also substitute for the experience required at this level. SAA is defined as a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, having a class standing in the upper third of a graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. Please see www.cbp.gov for additional information. GS-09:A Master's degree, two full years of graduate education, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours. Combining Experience and Education: To combine your education and experience, you must convert each to a percentage, and then add the percentages. The combined total of your percentage of education and experience must equal at least 100% in order to qualify. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. Add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100%. -Additional information -Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied. -. -We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an online self-assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. Your entire application package will then be reviewed. The final determination will be based on all the information provided in your application package. -. -Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics (KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAOs in their resume. The KSAOs are: -Security clearance -Drug test required No -Your resume:A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. Your resume must be in English and must include your job titles and a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your hours per week for each position listed. Your resume should also contain your full name, address, phone number, email address, and salary. NOTE: Resumes stored on USAJOBS will not automatically carry over to this announcement. You must upload your resume and any other applicable supporting documentation. -Your responses to the job questionnaire: -Are you qualifying based on education?Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institution. Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials. For a listing of accrediting agencies see -Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. -Are you a veteran?To apply veterans' preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility: -Five Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 reflecting qualifying medal(s) or service period; -Ten Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 and supporting documentation as listed on the -(application for 10 Point Veterans' Preference). Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later; or -If you are currently serving on active duty, you must submit a written statement from the armed forces certifying your dates of service, rank, expected type of discharge, and anticipated date of separation. If you apply with a written statement at this stage, your preference will be verified by a Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 upon separation from the military. -For more information about veterans' preference visit -. -Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: -Position title -Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) -Agency -Beginning and ending dates of appointment -DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information visit -will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. -You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/08/2019. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. -Next steps -to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. 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