Budget Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Sainte Genevieve, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Budget Technicians provide technical support for budget formulation, execution, and review, including data entry, fund tracking, and routine reporting. At Sainte Genevieve National Historical Park, the typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March through September, although timing may vary because of weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is March through July 2027.

This is a seasonal position. Employment may be terminated at any time due to funding fluctuations, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. The position may be filled as a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours, depending on the park and program.

The work is primarily sedentary and is performed in an office setting with everyday risks or discomforts and normal safety precautions. Some physical effort may be required, such as standing, walking, bending, or sitting; there are no special physical demands.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated age requirements. Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Other conditions may include Selective Service registration for males, participation in direct deposit, possible occupancy of government quarters, wearing a uniform, and completing required training. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 level, including clerical or technical work such as budget tracking, fees or deposits, accounts payable, or accounts receivable, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Qualifying experience includes clerical or technical work, budget tracking, fees or deposits, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, and accounting.
• Applicants must document hours worked per week for qualifying experience; part-time experience must include hours so it can be prorated.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the listed education, vocational training, school-authorized employment, or student-employment conditions.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• A selectee may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority, and complete training to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• A selectee may be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• A selectee may be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• A selectee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shift work.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages, and applicants may submit only one resume for qualification and rating purposes.
• All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of October 26, 2026, unless otherwise stated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and maintaining an annual budget by collecting costs, workforce data, procurement requirements, and other information from various sources.
• Adjust, revise, and update the current-year operating budget in response to changes in allotments or accounts.
• Coordinate the current fiscal-year budget by checking information for accuracy and format, consolidating project work plans into accounting categories, assisting with work scheduling, and establishing controls for ongoing cost accounting information.
• Determine and assign appropriate account information to major projects and activities.
• Conduct financial reviews throughout the fiscal year to ensure allocations are not exceeded and identify surpluses or shortages; advise program managers of budget status.
• Track obligations, expenditures, and accounts receivable, and reconcile internal records with official accounting office reports.
• Research apparent errors, identify their sources, and initiate adjustment documents to correct erroneous entries.
• Keep the supervisor informed of existing or potential problem areas.
• Prepare expenditure transfers and other adjustment vouchers to change information entered into the official accounting system, including account numbers, authorized limits, or amounts.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed