This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 3-Eastern Nevada Agency in Owyhee, Nevada. Relocation or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.

Duties

Perform program support functions for the Agency office programs and activities. Serve as a technical lead for lower graded assistants and clerks and is responsible for ensuring continuity and uniformity of clerical procedures. Perform work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of the Agency's program operation. Maintain automated system of program specific-data to track items such as progress reports, funding accomplishments, compliance strategies, etc. Coordinate the receipt and processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, refers requests to proper personnel and follows up with the status of the request. Track and monitor grants, service contracts, purchasing agreements with vendors and interagency cooperative agreements. Maintain the Agency budget and serve as a liaison to the budget office. Review the Agency's budget submissions for technical accuracy, completeness, and adequacy of funds. Order and purchase supplies and equipment for the Agency office and process supply transactions such as receipt, shipment, and/or adjustment documents.

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.
• 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.
• Residency Requirement.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-07: To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, you must have one-year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level performing administrative support functions for an office. Experience at this level may include performing time and attendance functions for an office; analyzing performance data to assess developments, trends and results; developing recommendations to improve administrative policies and procedures for an office and assisting with the development of an office budget. GS-08: In addition to experience at the lower grade levels, to qualify at the GS-08 grade level, you must have one-year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level serving as an administrative lead for an office. Experience at this level may include independently completing assignments in accordance with office practices and procedures; advising managers; performing support functions in financial management, property management, purchasing, personnel administration, data processing and records management; and independently planning, coordinating and prioritizing tasks, workloads and schedules. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the use of office automation software and the skill of a qualified typist with the ability to type at least 40 words per minutes. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. 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 substitution at these grade levels.

Contacts

• Address AS-IA Human Resources 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20191 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]