This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services (OJS), District 5-District Office in Billings, Montana. The incumbent will perform a variety of administrative and supervisory functions and will assist the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) with the overall planning, coordinating, implementing and directing of a law enforcement program in Indian Country.

Duties

Provide assistance to the SAC on overall District leadership for OJS law enforcement program operations throughout Indian land including directing the District's uniformed police, criminal investigations, and detention services and staff. Assist the SAC in managing budgets, identify resource needs, and recommend distribution of resources in conjunction with setting annual, multi-year, or long-range work plans and schedules for the effective operations of law enforcement programs. Assist developing/amending Indian country law enforcement program policies in areas where established policy is not effective or suitable. Work with Tribal officials by communicating and interpreting for them, programs and policies, which affect law enforcement and detention programs in their territory. Work with other organizations, such as DOJ, U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, FLETC, and Tribes, to coordinate intelligent activities that cross jurisdictional lines including those related to drug smuggling, gaming, and gambling. Ensure District compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to justice in Indian country including P.L. 93-638 contract development and monitoring, and the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• 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 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
• Prior law enforcement experience, as gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement officer position, or equivalent experience outside the Federal government, is a mandatory prerequisite for incumbents of this position.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for this position.
• This position has been approved for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage.
• This position is subject to a mobility agreement. This position may be reassigned at the agency's discretion to a different geographical location at any time.

Qualifications

GS-13:To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have one year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level performing the following: 1) assisting with the management of a law enforcement program consisting of criminal investigators and uniform police officers engaged in the investigation of criminal cases in Indian lands; 2) collaborating with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies on cross-jurisdictional issues related to criminal activity; and 3) assisting in the development of annual or multi-year work plans and schedules for the effective operation of law enforcement programs in Indian lands. The full performance level of this position is GS-13. FIREARMS REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child; or 8) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of this position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard too himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. SECONDARY RETIREMENT COVERAGE: To be eligible for secondary coverage, an employee must satisfy ALL three requirements: - (1) while covered under the retirement provisions moves directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary/rigorous position to a secondary position; - (2) Completes 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; AND - (3) Must be continuously employed in a secondary position or positions since moving from a rigorous position. Except a break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause). If you are not eligible for special retirement coverage, you will be placed in the regular retirement system. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AS-IA Human Resources 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20240 US
• Name: Rhonda Hogstad
• Email: [email protected]