Budget Technician (Seasonal) -FUL

National Park Service • Sainte Genevieve, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position, Budget Technician (Seasonal) -FUL, is located in the Seasonal Staffing Office at Sainte Genevieve National Historical Park, within the Administrative Division. This announcement is limited to the first 50 applications and will close when the application limit is reached or on the listed closing day at 11:59 PM (EST). First-time hires to the Federal government typically start at the step 1 rate. The defined season for this position is from December to June, with an expected start date in December 2026.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• May be required to drive a government vehicle.
• Must be at least 18 years old or at least 16 years old and meet one of the following educational/training criteria: graduated from high school or equivalent, completed a formal vocational training program, have a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing education, or be currently enrolled in secondary school and work only during school vacation periods or part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/14/2026), unless otherwise stated.
• All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
• Resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide this information may result in time not being credited.
• For military service, DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet full/part-time hours requirement.
• To qualify at the GS-6 grade level, must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience includes: Using financial system(s) to research, compile, verify, and summarize budget data such as salaries, fixed costs, travel expenses, and other expenses; Assisting with adjustments for changes in projected expenditures; Participating in preliminary budget estimates and assisting with budget execution; Responding to inquiries regarding budget procedures, problems, reconciliation issues, and related budgetary issues.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing preliminary budget estimates for current and projected budgets.
• Preparing budget data and budgets for all fixed costs, distribution, and allocation.
• Preparing status of funds reports, reconciling, reporting, resolving discrepancies, adjusting balances, routing, and documenting.
• Reviewing official accounting office reports, verifying entries, and detecting accounting errors.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED