This position is located with the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, OS Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs in Washington, District of Columbia. This position serves as a Senior Counselor to the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and is an adviser in policy determining issues and related matters of a confidential and administrative support nature.

Duties

Coordinates assigned activities to ensure compliance with the Administration’s policies. Provides coordination, liaison and initial review on matters pertaining to the program areas under the supervisor’s purview. Incumbent is responsible for research and conducting special studies or surveys of problems, projects, or program implementation. Produces briefings, decision memorandum and background papers on a wide variety of issues, problems or matters. Develops strategies on sensitive and controversial issues and serves in a confidential capacity on organizational and internal matters. Works with Departmental program and staff officials to assure that projects assigned are coordinated to meet the objectives of Indian Affairs. Participates in and leads meetings to brief key officials Participates in staff conferences and meetings. Contributes to program discussion and developments by citing current status of program involvement. Notes and follows up on assignments made by the supervisor during these conferences and meetings Works with top leadership staff and bureau staff. Develops, coordinates, resolves and implements a variety of special projects which may be highly sensitive, confidential and of national importance. Follows legislative matters of interest to the Indian Affairs organization and programs to keep the supervisor informed of their status and progress.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.

Qualifications

GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13), which includes experience interpreting, writing, providing advice on, and applying statutes, regulations and policies over a broad range of Indian Affairs subject matters, including at least two of the following: land into trust, gaming, subsistence matters, self-determination contracting and compacting, Indian education, Tribal governance and jurisdiction, law enforcement policy issues, and social welfare matters. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20191 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (703) 390-6380
• Email: [email protected]