Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI). OUI is responsible for providing leadership, direction, oversight, and assistance to state workforce agencies in the implementation and administration of state unemployment insurance (UI) programs, Federal unemployment compensation programs, and other wage-loss, worker dislocation and adjustment assistance compensation programs. This position is inside the bargaining unit.
Duties
Major duties for this position are listed below: Responsible for the analysis of new and revised instruction for budget formulation and execution. Performs a wide variety of administrative and analytical duties connected with the review, justification, and presentation of the budget for Employment & Training Administration (ETA) or major component(s) of ETA. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets existing and proposed legislation, appropriation language, executive orders, and OMB circulars and bulletins. Provides expert advice and recommendations for budgetary actions. Formulates budget estimates for multi-year programs. Tracks progress of ETA appropriations through Congress. Assists in justification of budget before OMB staff. Provides liaison between OMB staff and ETA budget offices. Develops cost-benefit analysis of proposed budgetary and program actions and advises ETA officials and program managers of most advantageous courses of action. Responsible for management, coordination, and execution of assigned projects and tasks. Follows associated policies and regulations and applies expert knowledge and skills when executing tasks in assigned areas of responsibility. Creates standard operating procedures for new assignments as necessary.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027396 USA Hire You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Click here for evaluation details. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation. When Employment and Training Administration completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional sub-agencies in the Department. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional sub-agencies at DOL. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.