This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Flathead Agency, Branch of Irrigation, in Saint Ignatius, Montana. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS, RELOCATION BONUS OR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED, PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL.

Duties

Provide general assistance and information in response to inquiries to assure regulatory compliance. Perform a variety of administrative duties, i.e., records management, processing correspondence, and reports. Works with automated systems to verify ownership and monitor activity. Communicate with beneficiaries, lessees, landowners and other interested parties about the process options, documentation, and other needs that may be associated with irrigation operations. Provide accurate, timely, and consistent information, and responsive to inquiries and for reporting purposes. Perform program account maintenance activities (tracking, encoding, review, preparation, compliance, etc.) associated with lease and land ownership information, billing activities including delinquent accounts, and water accounting data. Utilize the laws, rules, policies, and regulations on water rights, irrigation operations, and land use. Perform record keeping of accounts payable and receivable ledgers.

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.
• Incidental Operator position. 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.
• NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, GS-1101). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-6: I have at least 1 year specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-5 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). This experience must include gathering data, researching county records, obtaining, organize, file and prepare reports and correspondence; prepare status reports, briefings, and presentations; compile management and program analysis data; prepare and maintain assessments, general ledgers, operating and maintenance billing, reviewing delinquent accounts, and water accounting data; prepare and maintain financial records of accounts payable and receivable ledgers; apply and make sound decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, policies and procedures. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of 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]