SELF DETERMINATION SPECIALIST, GS-1101-7/9/11 - Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (Anadarko, OK) in Lawton, Oklahoma For Sale
NATION-WIDE / INDIAN PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES / CURRENT STATUS EMPLOYEES OR FORMER EMPLOYEES WITH REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBILITY / VEOA ELIGIBLES Permanent Full Time
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.
**Vacancy Identification Number**xxxx055
**SELF-DETERMINATION SPECIALIST, GS-xxxx-7/9/11
#xxxx007, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Region,
Office of the Deputy Regional Director-Indian Services, **
**Division of Tribal Services, Self-Determination,**
**Anadarko, Oklahoma**
**GS-07: $39,570 - $51,437 Per Annum
GS-09: $48,403 - $62,920 Per Annum
GS-11: $58,562 - $76,131 Per Annum**
**_NOTE_: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBLITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.**** **
**INDIAN PREFERENCE:**Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of xxxx (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification of Form BIA-xxxx must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles that are not currently employed with the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.xxxx(A)(7).
**VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA):**Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veterans preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 for verification of eligibility. For more information, click here:
**FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:**Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. The majority of individuals, who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.****
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED. A BACKGROUND SECURITY INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW HIRES. APPOINTMENT MAY INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE AND BY FAX.
**NOTE:** If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition under the Merit Promotion Program at such time as performance and qualification requirements are met and classification review discloses the duties being performed properly warrant classification to the next higher level.
**SUMMARY OF DUTIES:**
Provides staff assistance in the implementation and administration of Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of xxxx, as amended.
Serves as awarding official for the award, administration and management, modification and close-out of sel-determination contracts and grants.
Responsible for resolution of Single Audit issues and preparation of Single Audit Resolutions Reports.
Reviews and evaluates tribal administrative capabilities in the requirements associated with the development and operations of effective management systems.
Provides training and technical assistance to Regional, Agency and Tribal staff in the administration and management of self-determination contracts and grants, processing payments request, vouchering documents and processing of contract and grant modifications.
Attends tribal council meetings and committee meetings to represent the Region and Agency.
**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:**(OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-xxxx).
GS-11:** 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service that includes work involving Indian self-determination activities and services, interpretation and application of self-determination related laws, regulations, policies, methods, and techniques, OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience).
**GS-9:** 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service that includes work involving self-determination activities and services, OR masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Examples may include analyzing payments; expenditures and program reports to determine if activities are consistent with contract objectives. Identify potential problems and make recommendations to the Awarding Official for action. Assist the Awarding Official in preparation of plans of resolution of Single Audits. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience).
**GS-7:** 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service that includes work involving self-determination activities and services, OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Examples
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