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Vacancy Questions Preview Grade: 09/11 1 GS-9 Choose the one answer that best describes your education, experience or combination of education and experience as it pertains to the basic requirements for Budget Analyst positions. Answer to this question is required I have a master’s degree OR equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of graduate level education leading to a master’s degree with a major in a field that has equipped me to perform the duties of this position. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 in the Federal service as a budget analyst or related position. Experience may include - tracking and monitoring financial and program trends, analyzing and interpreting current and historic data analyzing and compiling data for the most efficient and economic use of funding for program proposals. Experience must have demonstrated performing the work independently using well established policies, procedures and techniques. I have a combination of education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position as described above. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above. 2 Select all statements that identify your experience with financial data, reporting, and analyzing. Answer to this question is required Used financial systems to make budgetary decisions Researched, compiled, and summarized data by object class Researched, compiled, and summarized data by organization code Researched, compiled, and summarized data by cost authority/cost code Reviewed project cost estimates and computations of authorized appropriation ceilings Reviewed fund utilization reports Prepared fund utilization reports Cross checked accuracy of budget data Prepared multiple fiscal year trend analyses including current and prior fiscal years Provided analyses/interpretations using multiple fiscal year trend analyses Knowledge of general ledger financial data Knowledge of Fund Status Reports Provided analyses /interpretations using fund status reports Integrated monthly/quarterly financial reports Prepared requests for fund transfers and/or reprogramming Monitored and tracked obligations Monitored and tracked expenditures Monitored and tracked accounts payables Used automated databases to prepare budget information Verified obligations are within Congressional control levels Applied statistical formulas to budgetary data Prepared EXCEL spreadsheets Prepared and/or edited Word documents None of the above 3 Select all statements that reflect your experience orally communicating budget information. Answer to this question is required I have explained and/or defended budget policy to higher level management. I have given budget presentations to large groups (10 or more) within the organization. I have given budget presentations to large groups (10 or more) outside the organization. I have given budget presentations to small groups (less than 10) inside the organization. I have given budget presentations to small groups (less than 10) outside the organization. I have given presentations to senior management for purposes of obtaining decisions. I have led group discussions on budget matters. I have participated in budget presentations to management for purposes of obtaining decisions. I have taught or mentored employees about budget procedures within the organization. None of the above 4 Select the response that best reflects the highest level of your responsibility in budget development. Answer to this question is required I have not prepared a budget for an organization. I have developed a budget for a small office or a routine program area for review and approval by my supervisor. I have worked with management to develop a complete annual budget for an organization with subordinate elements. I have worked with other budget analysts and finance staff to develop a comprehensive budget for a regional-level organization or company. I have worked with senior analysts and management officials to develop and implement a comprehensive budget for a bureau-level program or activity or a national company. 5 Please select the one response that best describes your highest level of experience in preparing written documents in a work situation. Answer to this question is required I have education or training in written communications, but limited experience. I have written business letters to other organizations or customers to inform them of routine program activities or transmit documents. I have written business letters to other organizations or customers to communicate information of a complex or controversial nature. I have written technical reports or manuals to provide instructions for proper operation or maintenance of equipment. I have written technical reports based upon research, analysis, and data collection that summarize findings and make recommendations to inform or guide others in my organization. I have prepared written documents that summarize review comments on draft policy, technical papers, or complex reports. I have written briefing papers that clearly and concisely summarize important points and contain recommendations for consideration by managers in my organization. I have written documents that serve as policy or formal guidelines for my organization. None of the above 6 This position is responsible for preparing, justifying, and supporting budgets for various programs. Select all statements that apply to activities you have performed. Answer to this question is required Reviewed budget request narratives Assisted with determination of adequacy of budget narrative data Assisted with preparation of annual budget justifications for higher levels in the organization Assisted with preparation of budget responses to the Department/Headquarters level Assisted with preparation of budget briefing statements for high level budget meetings Reviewed Office of Management Budget (OMB) Circulars Reviewed budget briefing statements for budget meetings including responses to OMB and Congress Reviewed and assisted with interpretation of budget legislation Reviewed and assisted with interpretation of budget policy directives None of the above 7 Select the response that best describes your experience in applying the principles and practices of budget execution to determine whether obligations, expenditures and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget. Answer to this question is required I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task. 8 Select the response that best characterizes the annual funding level of the budget you have typically executed. Answer to this question is required Under $1 million annually $1 million to under $10 million annually $10 million to under $25 million annually $50 million to under $75 million annually $75 million to $100 million annually Over $100 million annually None of the above 9 Select any of the following budget execution tasks you have routinely performed. Answer to this question is required Researched, compiled, and summarized data by object class Researched, compiled, and summarized data by organization code Researched, compiled, and summarized data by cost authority/cost code Cross-checked accuracy of budget data in integrated systems Reviewed and verified fund requests for compliance with authorizing documentation Monitored and tracked obligations Monitored and tracked expenditures Monitored and tracked accounts payables Verified various financial documents (e.g., charge card statements, travel vouchers, invoices) Identified funding shortfalls and recommended corrective actions Prepared various budget execution documents (e.g., requests for transfers, reprogramming) Effected allowable funds transfers between accounts Tracked budgets for grants and assistance agreements and maintained accurate documentation Created spreadsheets/databases for local budgetary and fiscal operations Generated monthly/quarterly budgetary and financial reports None of the above 10 Select any of the following funding mechanisms you have used to develop a preliminary budget. Answer to this question is required direct charges indirect charges full cost recovery overhead rates (working capital funds) reimbursements revolving funds accruals in-kind services agreements (e.g., between agencies) account transfers carryover funds none of the above 11 Select the response that best characterizes your experience in using an automated financial system to analyze, formulate and execute a budget. Answer to this question is required I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task. 12 Please select the response that reflects your highest level of experience in using spreadsheets for budget and financial data management. Answer to this question is required I have extensive experience in analyzing and managing budgets through the use of multiple-layered spreadsheets with statistical functions and complex formulae that required me to write macros for specific analytical functions. I have experience using layered spreadsheets with some complex formulae. I have used spreadsheets for simple tables and data compilation with standard formulae. I have completed formal education or training in the use of spreadsheets but have not yet used the application on the job. I have no experience using spreadsheets. 13 Select the response that best describes your experience in applying the principles and practices of budget formulation. Answer to this question is required I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job. I have assisted in the budget formulation process by gathering and summarizing data from various sources, performing routine calculations, updating files, and generating standard reports. I have formulated a complete, but routine annual budget with supporting documentation, under close supervision by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures. I have formulated multiyear budgets with supporting documentation for fluctuating organizational requirements as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have routinely performed the more complex aspects of budget formulation for a variety of organizations and have developed guidance and instructions for use by budget analysts in subordinate echelons. 14 Select any of the following tasks you have performed in formulating a budget. Answer to this question is required Compared and contrasted current and historical budget and workload data to discern trends in spending. Used knowledge of the organizational structure, workload and programs to advise on work plans and budget estimates. Reviewed budget directives and requirements from higher authorities and determined impacts to organizational plans, objectives and spending projections. Provided procedural instructions for staff to follow in planning, estimating and preparing organizational funding needs. Reviewed, organized and edited narrative justifications for budget estimates. Researched, compiled and summarized operational and program expense data by object class and line item. Analyzed and verified budget estimates for consistency with work plans, financial and program objectives, and adherence to instructions. Submitted budget requests with valid supporting documentation for approval. Consolidated budgets from subordinate organizations. None of the above 15 Select the response that best characterizes your experience in providing guidance on budget policies, procedures, and financial systems. Answer to this question is required I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job. I have provided routine instructions to supervisors or program managers on budgetary requirements from higher echelon, and generated reports from established financial systems. I have independently developed local guidance for use by supervisors and program managers to ensure compliance with higher level directives in developing, executing, adjusting and reporting on their specific budgets. I have independently developed and implemented budget and financial system procedures and guidance for use by analysts, supervisors and/or program managers in subordinate organizations. I have supervised or trained other budget personnel, and/or am consulted as an expert, in the development of budget and financial system policies for use by budget and financial staff at lower operating levels. 16 Please select the Reclamation financial and budget administrative software application(s) that you are proficient in (proficient means you understand and utilize a major part of the system's functionality/capabilities). Answer to this question is required Budget Estimate System Tools (BEST) Federal Financial System (FFS) Financial Interactive Analysis (FINIAN) Financial Information Reporting System (FIRS) Program and Budget System (PABS) Financial and Business Management System (FBMS) None of the above 17 Select any of the following documents you have routinely used to ensure the validity and propriety of the budget execution process. Answer to this question is required US Code Federal Appropriations Law Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars Congressional Appropriations language Project/program authorizations Higher echelon or legislative directives on funding limits or adjustments Higher echelon guidance and policies Accounting guidance for account structures, cost codes, limitations None of the above 18 Select the response that best reflects your experience in developing and implementing an operating budget for personnel expenses (i.e., salaries, awards, training, travel) and office/facility expenses (i.e., utilities, maintenance, rent, supplies, equipment, furniture, renovations). Answer to this question is required I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task have not yet performed it on the job. I have assisted my supervisor or other budget staff in developing and implementing an operating budget. I have independently developed and implemented a budget for an office or organization that is fairly stable from year to year and that requires standard annual adjustments to operating expenses. I have independently developed and implemented a budget for an office or organization that undergoes frequent changes throughout the year in staffing levels or office/facility requirements and that requires continual adjustments to ensure sufficient funds are available to pay operational expenses on a timely basis. 19 Select the response that best reflects your experience in developing and implementing a program budget to accomplish organizational activities. Answer to this question is required I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. I have completed formal education training in performing this task have not yet performed it on the job. I have assisted my supervisor or other budget staff in developing and implementing a program budget. I have independently developed and implemented the budget for a program activity that was established as a single account funded by a single source (e.g., congressional appropriation), and accomplished in the projected timeframe. I have independently developed and implemented the budget for a significant program with a number of major accounts funded by multiple sources (e.g., congressional appropriation, agreements, reimbursements), and that required extensive multi-year planning to ensure funds were available when needed to pay expenses. 20 Select the response that best characterizes your experience in preparing and presenting budget analyses, reports, proposals and recommendations, orally and in writing, to management. Answer to this question is required I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task. Grade: All Grades 1 Have you received an employee performance appraisal rating in the previous 12 months? Answer to this question is required Yes No 2 Indicate who officially rated your performance (e.g., immediate supervisor, 2nd level supervisor, acting supervisor, etc.). Also, indicate your rating in terms of the performance system (e.g., 3 level rating out of a 5-tier system; 2 level rating out of a 3-tier system; Pass rating out of a Pass/Fail system). Maximum length of 250 characters. Answer to this question is required 3 In the last three years, have you been recognized for your performance, accomplishments, and/or contributions at work? Answer to this question is required Yes No 4 Indicate the type of recognition received (e.g., monetary award, time off award, safety award, plaque, etc.), for what purpose, and from whom (e.g., supervisor, co-worker, community or government official). Maximum length of 250 characters. Gary Munson Robert Ulep at 916-978-5487 or email  rulep@usbr.gov . https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/529976100

Position Correctional Officer   Number of positions available Approximately 1,800 annually   Locations 35 prisons, hiring statewide   Hiring Timeframe Continuous   Introduction The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the world's largest correctional employer.  The CDCR team is comprised of more than 60,000 dedicated employees, working at 35 different prisons throughout California. We enhance public safety through safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective parole supervision, and rehabilitation strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.     Becoming a peace officer with CDCR means you are joining a family of dedicated, hardworking men and women responsible for ensuring public safety throughout California. Once you join CDCR, there are many career options you can take as a peace officer including Parole, Internal Affairs, Correctional Safety as well as specialized team assignments including Investigative Services Unit, Safety Emergency Response Team, Negotiations Management, Crisis Response Team, Gang Task Force, and Fugitive Apprehension Team.   The endless opportunities within CDCR can change your life as it provides an avenue for upward mobility, and secures a FUTURE for you and your family.  Only you can choose your path, and only you can make it happen.  Now’s the time, apply online at WWW.JOINCDCR.COM   Qualifications/Minimum Requirements US Citizen or applied for citizenship 21 years of age (20 at the time of application) S. high school diploma/GED No felony conviction Legally eligible to own/possess a firearm   Salary $4,309 - $7,195 monthly after academy *A 3% raise will be awarded as of June 1, 2018       Benefits / Comprehensive Medical and Retirement Package Medical, dental, vision (lifetime benefits for vested employees) CalPERS retirement, 2.5% at 57 years of age. Paid vacation   Job Description:  Correctional Officer Duties Supervise inmates in housing areas Maintain security and conduct counts of inmates Control inmate movement within the prison Listen and watch for unusual sounds or sights that may indicate illegal activity Perform searches of inmates and their living quarters or work assignment locations Visually survey prison grounds from an armed tower or central security area Respond to the scene of a disturbance or an emergency Write incident reports Transport inmates to court or medical facilities in the community   Training A 12-week comprehensive training academy is required prior to appointment at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in Galt, CA (Salary during academy: $20.21 per hour)   Bruce Riley

Communication skills Analytical skills Understanding of processes and how they work Ability to meet deadlines as well as set and hold others to deadlines Organizational skills Flexible approach to working hours Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work effectively with other departments and within own department Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills Experience or education in analysis is preferred Self-motivated with a desire to create new projects and work with little supervision     Employees of Vivint Solar must submit to a criminal history check, motor vehicles check, drug screening, and obtain clearance from the state based upon the state requirements.           Vestnys, Stephanie