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t execution, appropriate laws, budget formulation, & budget justification; understanding of the Office of Management & Budget guidelines/regulations governing the acquisition & use of Federal funds.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.  Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above.  The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:Knowledge of the Federal budget process including Congressional and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies and rules.Skill in written communication to prepare repo

(Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteranProof of prior federal service such as the latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicableUnofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement.Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Linda Givens Phone: 202-633-6307 Fax: 571-258-4052 TDD: 202-633-6409 Email: Givensl@si.edu Agency Information:Smithsonian Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Fax: 571-258-4052WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received.  Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job.  Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.  We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process.  You may also c

t Person listed below.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Your application package should include the following documents:Detailed resume onlined through USAJOBSProof of prior federal service such as the latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel ActionSchool transcripts, if there is an education requirement for this positionProof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.A recent performance evaluationProof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy) if you are requesting a special appointment authority, such as VRA or VEOAProof of severe disability if you are requesting special placement considerationProof of eligibility for a military spouse appointment, such as a permanent change station military order Proof of eligibility for any other special appointing authority not specifically mentioned hereAGENCY CONTACT INFO:Linda Givens Phone: 202-633-6307 Fax: 571-258-4052 TDD: 202-633-6409 Email: Givensl@si.edu Agency Information:Smithsonian Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland

cident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.Please see Benefits at www.sihr.si.edu for a completedescription.OTHER INFORMATION:Flexible Spending Accounts - http://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.aspHealth Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.aspLeave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.aspLife Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.aspLong Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.comRetirement Program - http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.aspHOW TO APPLY:Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.Please Note:You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button.Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine.  Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date.  Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package.  Clic

ersonnel Action, if applicableUnofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement.Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Linda Givens Phone: 202-633-6307 Fax: 571-258-4052 TDD: 202-633-6409 Email: Givensl@si.edu Agency Information:Smithsonian Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Fax: 571-258-4052WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received.  Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job.  Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.  We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process.  You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" e-mailing vacan

the required courses in your major field of study, or required courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; or3. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major completed in the last two years of  undergraduate study; or4. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society, other than freshman honor societies. Note:  Your qualifying experience must also demonstrate each of the following as it relates to the position: -  Attention to detail-  Customer service-  Oral communication-  Problem solvingPart-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.  Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.Special Instructions for Foreign Education:  If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide t

w.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/postings/10-54.htmlBENEFITS:Please see our website for Benefits information for this Trust fund Position:http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/benefits/trust/table.htmlHOW TO APPLY:Resumes are to be submitted to Recruiter #457 at the address below, or to saoresumes@cfa.harvard.edu, referencing Job Posting #10-54.  The email address is for submission of application materials only.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Anne Leblanc Phone: 617-495-7371 TDD: 617-495-7372 Email: saoresumes@cfa.harvard.edu Agency Information:Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 60 GARDEN STREET MS-17 MS 17 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 USWHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Please see our website:http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/postings/10-54.htmlPlease note:All Smithsonian Institution positions require background checks, including fingerprinting.  New employees are required to serve a one-year probationary period.  Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment.  Relocati

t have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and res

ty to use computer applications and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.)Ability to plan and schedule meetings, conferences and travel for senior level officials gained through work experience.Ability to manage an organization's correspondence and filing system, gained through work experience.Ability to edit and prepare correspondence, reports and files; and skill in spelling and grammar.Important Note:Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.To preview questions please click here.BENEFITS:The Smithsonian offers a

lop, apply and adjust financial plans and policies to attain the objectives of the Observatory, the Center for Astrophysics, and the Institution.Ability to select, develop and supervise a subordinate staff.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff,but with all levels of management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact,ingenuity, and resourcefulness.Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner.Ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program.Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.To preview questions please click here.BENEFITS:The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick lea