This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 7-Corrections in Bloomington, Minnesota. This position is only open to current Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) - Office of Justice Service (OJS) competitive status employees.

Duties

Create, review, and update inter-agency policies and develop and revise operational standards, policies, procedures and guidelines for a BIA-wide detention/correction and rehabilitation program and ensure that the program is compliant with Department and National Corrections and Jail Associations practices and regulations. Implement change to support the mission and goals of the BIA. Develop, plan, coordinate and implement a detention/correction and rehabilitation program in Indian Country. Initiate actions for necessary changes that impact the overall operation of the program. Provide technical assistance to tribes, BIA and the Department in regards to negotiating and reviewing contractual agreements and will serve as the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) managing all contract beds in the district, conducting site visits, program reviews, annual reports, preparing budgetary estimates of construction/renovation projects as well as operation and maintenance expenditures, etc. Prepare instruction and information for field personnel for the creation and implementation of standards, policies, procedures and post orders. Prepares forms and bulletins to be used in the detention/correction and rehabilitation program. Inspect field programs and facilities to assure maximum coordination between BIA and the Department. Maintain an effective liaison with Federal, Tribal, State and local officials in promoting and enhancing cooperation and understanding of the BIA detention/correction programs mission and agenda.

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.
• Drug Testing. 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.
• Residency Requirement.
• This position has been approved for Primary Law Enforcement Coverage,
• This position has been approved for Secondary Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage. Please see Qualifications section for eligibility information.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-13: To qualify at the GS 13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 12 grade level as a lead or supervisor monitoring, reviewing or evaluating regional or national federal detention/transport programs, such a coordinating educational, social service, health care, and rehabilitative activities; assist with the development of policy, standards and procedures for corrections/detention and/or rehabilitation programs; and provide recommendations to senior level officials to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations for a corrections/detention programs and/or other contracted or rehabilitation programs and taking effective measures on resolving issues. NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position. Physical Demands The work is typically sedentary in an office environment. On occasion, the incumbent may be asked to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment. The incumbent must be physically able to respond to disturbances and emergencies, which may include the restraint of inmates, for training purposes, or during staff shortages. In these instances, the incumbent may be subject to arduous, adverse, and stressful working conditions to include hostage situations and the possibility of inmate disturbances. Travel to field locations may require walking and climbing in rough terrain and exposure to elements. Work Environment The work often requires intense concentration, under pressing time frames, which may require work to be earned out beyond normal working hours. The incumbent travels extensively when required, at all times maintaining a high standard of conduct, tact, diplomacy and sound judgment. Law Enforcement personnel are subject to short notice Temporary Duty (TDY) deployment to meet nationwide Indian Country law enforcement operational/mission requirements. This position may require frequent travel or long periods away from the normal duty station and may include remote or isolated sites. Based on operational necessity, TDY away from duty station is support of other BIA OJS units requires travel by air. 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 this grade level.

Contacts

• Address AS-IA Human Resources 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20191 US
• Name: Sandra Medina-Avalos
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]