This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region, Division of Self-Determination in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Incumbent serves as Awarding Official to execute the P.L. 93-638, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, as amended, for all programs. NOTE: The pay flexibilities of a recruitment or relocation bonus or student loan repayment may be authorized pending availability of funds and management approval.

Duties

Serves as principal staff advisor in the interpretation of Self-Determination legislation, implementing regulations to the administrative aspects of operations, contracting and granting activities. Serves as a Level II Awarding Official and Senior Awarding official to award, modify, administer or approve contracts/grants, makes decision and issues findings and determinations. Responsible for pre-award and post-award activities through contract and grant close-outs. Develops, implements and maintains closing of applicable self-determination contracts, including construction contracts and grants award under the administrative jurisdiction assigned. Plans work for staff, sets and adjusts short-term priorities; prepares schedules for completion of work. Responsible for improving production or increasing the quality of the work directed and evaluates work performance of subordinates.

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.
• The incumbent may be required as an incidental duty to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle. If selected, you will be required to complete an Incidental Motor Vehicle Operators Certification Form.
• Incumbent will be required to file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form in accordance with 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1101). Minimum Qualification GS-14: Qualifying is one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing work in directing and providing guidance in the implementation and coordination of all aspects of P.L. 93-638 which include all phases of Federal contract/grant administration from inception to close-out; gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, devising solutions and making recommendations. 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

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque 1011 Indian School Road, NW Suite 136 Albuquerque, NM 87104 US
• Name: Deborah Abeita
• Phone: (505) 563-5123
• Email: [email protected]