This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Region, Southern Plains Regional Office, Indian Services - Program Services. Position is Remote Eligible and has been determined that the duties of the position can be performed effectively from a remote worksite, however, final determination of the Duty Station/Location will be made by Management, which will be within the state of Oklahoma. You must live within the state of Oklahoma.

Duties

Serves as awarding official for the award, administration and management, modification and close-out of Housing Improvement Program (HIP) contracts and grants. Evaluate acquisition requests to determine the purchase description, performance work statement, specifications and/or drawings are sufficient to ensure their adequacy and successful procurement. Prepare and negotiate complex agreements and understandings with other state or federal agencies. Monitor contract agreements to ensure compliance and inspection provisions are met from start to completion. Responsible for budgeting, program planning and development of cooperative relationships in the Agency and Tribes. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with tribe(s), individual Indians, Indian lessors, tribal leaders, and other federal programs/officers. Review Housing Improvement Program (HIP) applicants to determine eligibility. Responsible for the oversight of availability and distribution of all Housing Improvement Program (HIP) funds for the region and tribes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• 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.
• Will be required to file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form in accordance with 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I.
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.
• If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies. A Link is provided in the Additional Information Section.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1101). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-12 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). This experience must include managing and coordinating the Housing Improvement Program (HIP) activities within the Region's jurisdiction; provide expert advice on the tribal contracting processes including relevant laws and regulations; provide leadership and/or management of Public Law (P.L. 93-638) Housing Improvement Program (HIP) contracts to include serving as an Awarding Official providing advisory services to develop, coordinate, negotiate, and award a variety of contracts and grants; provide assistance to tribes in developing annual housing plans; monitor contract and construction practices and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations; and manage and coordinate the activities of the housing program to ensure that all program elements responsible for housing adhere to applicable, statutes, codes, regulations, and policies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. 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. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

There is no educational requirement, and there is no educational substitute for the specialized experience required for this position.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko P.O. Box 1487 Anadarko, OK 73005 US
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: [email protected]