The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Indian Gaming Commission, Compliance Division located in St Paul, MN. Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Scans, maintains and updates investigative records and reports regarding background investigations and gaming licenses for Primary Management Officials and Key Employees pursuant to NIGC regulations, 25 C.F.R. Parts 556 & 558. Provides technical assistance to the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority (TGRA) for submissions with missing or incomplete information, or other compliance issues under 25 C.F.R. Parts 556 & 558. Makes the determination of whether a "no objection" letter should be issued to the TGRA . If there is an objection, recommends possible objections to the Region Manager and prepares the objection letter in compliance with 25 C.F.R. Part 558. Accesses TIMS (or other) database to generate reports and enters tribal background investigations, fingerprint information and other required information Monitors and tracks statistics on all background and licensing investigation documents as well as fingerprint processing fees received and processed in the region office. Maintains and updates office files and records, including confidential and sensitive information pertaining to investigative, competitive, proprietary and privacy protected matters. Sends, receives and scans mail, faxes and packages via USPS, FedEx, etc., including logging all incoming and outgoing correspondence. Creates and maintains an inventory of all office equipment, places orders for office supplies and services using government purchase card and reconciles expenses with the region and headquarters. Maintains records for completed site visits, site visit reports, and site visit letters in the site visit tracking system, and maintains the region's calendar for site visits. Prepares meeting room for staff meetings and other group events. Collects information for FOIA requests. Maintains time and attendance records for region staff. Serves as Timekeeper and validates and coordinates QuickTime. Makes travel arrangements for Region Director and Compliance Officers as needed. Greets visitors and receives incoming telephone calls, determines the nature of the visit or call and refers the visitor or caller to the appropriate party. Performs other duties as directed by the Region Director or otherwise required in the interest of the Agency. This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the excepted service must serve a two year trial period. Merit Promotion procedures do not apply. The NIGC has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for situational telework with supervisory approval.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: at least two years administrative or office experience working with tribal governments, tribal gaming commission/agencies or other tribal entities engaged in the regulation or enforcement of gaming laws. Performance of general administrative tasks includes such things as: writing correspondence using appropriate formatting standards; creating and maintaining files, answering telephone inquiries, data entry; scheduling meetings and conferences; managing charge card invoices; coordinating and executing the preparation of travel arrangements/vouchers in a travel system such as Concur or an equivalent system; and entering and reviewing time in a time and attendance system such as Quicktime or equivalent system. Experience as a tribal gaming licensing employee is desired but not required. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Ericka Witham
• Email: [email protected]