Program Manager

SummaryThis position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent - Cheyenne River Agency in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:A RELOCATION AND/OR RECRUITMENT BONUS MAY BE OFFERED, UPON APPROVAL AND PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, BY THE SELECTING AND BUREAU MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT:STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE OFFERED, IF ELIGIBLE, UPON APPROVAL BY THE SELECTING AND BUREAU MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Maintains the official relationship between the Federal Government and the Tribe providing program and service in a trust capacity. Develops and fosters the relationship to support a co-equal partnership arrangement in carrying out all governmental trust and programmatic responsibilities of the Bureau to the Tribe. Attends Tribal and other meetings wherein Tribal and Federal government business and information is discussed to make decisions and/or advise the Tribe on the decisions to be made. Provides advice and assistance to the Tribes in the development and use of their resources. Ensure that the requirements of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act are met. Administers programs and services in accordance with federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines. Provides budget oversight and execution for Federal programs. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory status Yes Promotion Potential None Job family (Series) 0340 Program Management Help Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 may be required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record. 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 Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0340).GS-14: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which include serving as the line official in charge of the administration of Indian Affairs for a region or agency; providing expert counsel to agency management and professionals on a wide variety of social economic and political questions and problems pertaining to Trust and Indian Services for American Indians; and knowledge of the Bureau mission, organization, functions, goals, and objectives to carry out the management function as a Program Manager.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.*This is a key management position. Simply meeting time-in-grade in occupations where directing and managing Indian trust responsibilities and programs was not performed, will not be qualifying.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 job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationAll new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2021 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from the Eagle Butte, South Dakota to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart.The full performance level of this position is GS-14.This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment.TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.You will be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: .Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: ; Vets Info Guide: Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment. Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package will be evaluated against the minimum qualification requirements specified above. In order to qualify, your resume must specifically describe your work history and the duties you performed in each position. Your resume will be evaluated after the closing date of 07/16/2021 to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. Competencies measured include:Organizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingStrategic ThinkingTechnical CompetenceWe will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If the information in your resume does not support your responses to the assessment questions, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications.Qualified Indian preference candidates will be referred to the hiring manager in order of veterans' preference.Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and awards during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.You may preview the assessment questions here in the Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Help Required DocumentsThe following documents are required for this position:Resume which details work experience including dates worked (mm/yy-mm/yy), position title, Grade (if federal service), and hours worked per week.On-line Assessment QuestionnaireTranscripts (if using education to qualify) - Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, an official transcript may be requested at a later time.Veteran's documentation - (if applicable) VA letter on VA letterhead stating your overall combined rating, SF-15, DD-214 (copy 4) reflecting an honorable discharge and dates of active duty military service.Special Appointing Authority documentation (if applying under a special hiring authority)BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian preference)Performance Appraisal (if applying under the Land Management Flexibility Act)Current & Former Federal EmployeesIf you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee OR a former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit the following by the closing date of this announcement, or you will not receive consideration as such: a copy of a recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, position title, occupational series..... click apply for full job details