Description: Current procedures for budget programming and execution. Effect of Federal Financial System on implementation of budget. Managers' responsibilities in the preparation and tracking of budget as well as accountability for funding sources.

ENTRY LEVEL

I.Financial Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the budget process including formulation and budget forms

Knowledge of budget tracking

Ability to requisition

DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL

I.Financial Management

II.Acquisition Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to use computers in the financial process

Ability to track budget

Knowledge of contracting process, profit motive and NPS 20

Ability to prepare contract specifications/statements of work

Knowledge of role of manager, contracting officer, COTR and contractor

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL

I.Acquisition Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to guide a park staff through the contracting process and completion of a project

Ability to work cooperatively with the contracting function

Skill in determining whether or not projects are best accomplished through contracting or in-house

Ability to adjust and plan park programming due to budget increases/decreases

Ability to understand and deal with congressional constituents and the legislative process as it relates to NPS financial management