Budget Technician (GS3559-WI-001)

Job Description

Job Description

Budget Technician (GS3559-WI-001) ID: GS3559-WI-001 Location: Madison Program: USGS Wage/Hr: $40.00 Hours/Week: 20 hrs per week/ Estimated 760 total hours Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an at-will relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An Enrollee is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An Enrollee is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Budget Management OR AA Degree

• Professional knowledge and experience working in the budget section for a USGS Water Science Center. Experience in working with DOI financial systems and understanding of the USGS Water Science Center operations.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint

Duties:

Provide assistance in budget management that are critical for managing a Water Science Center. Assist on managing financial items agreements including, but not limited to: processing reimbursable agreements, billing, credit card reconciliation, and labor adjustments. Assist in training any new admin budget staff once hired. The Upper Midwest Water Science Center is committed to providing reliable and unbiased information on water resources to the public, partners, and stakeholders. Our broad data collection network and research provide timely, useful information to keep the public informed, protect life and property, and improve our understanding of water supply and availability across Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and adjacent states. Maintaining administrative functions is key to the success of the Center. The Center has 3 primary offices located in Madison, WI, Lansing MI and St. Paul, MN.

• Provide services on managing financial items agreements including, but not limited to: processing reimbursable agreements, billing, credit card reconciliation, and labor adjustments to ensure continuity and stability of Center financial section 70%
• Provide services on budget related activities for a Water Science Center for the Center Director and Center Section Chiefs 20%
• Train potentially new Center staff on different administrative tasks. 10%

Other:

• Physical requirements: Work is primarily performed in an office type setting or could be performed in a remote setting such as the employee's home. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.