Job Title: LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST, GS-0901-9/11
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Job Announcement Number: CRPA 67/11
JOB SUMMARY:
| The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indian, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST, GS-901-9/11, #4200013 WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE, BRANCH OF REAL ESTATE SERVICES, PHOENIX, ARIZONA GS-09: $48,529 - $63,083 Per Annum GS-11: $58,715 - $76,327 Per Annum Government Housing is not Available. Relocation Expenses will not be paid. INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification of Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligible that are not currently employed with the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7). Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligible) in the absence of a qualified Indian Preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50B, as proof. | |
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Phoenix, AZ
NOTE: If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition under the Merit Promotion Program at such time as performance and qualification requirements are met and classification review discloses the duties being performed properly warrant classification to the next higher grade level.
- Establish and maintain mail log, assign due dates and control numbers and follow up to ensure timely responses.
- Assists in creating an automated document management system to convert existing files and maps to the system.
- Responsible for proper arrangement, description, maintenance, disposition of administrative records.
- Prepare responses to routine FOIA and Privacy Act inquiries.
- Maintain branch library and fill gaps in extisting collection by obtaining additional materials/subscriptions.
- Develop a tracking system to maintain a log of pending appeals, controlled correspondence and FOIA/Privacy Act requests.
- Review appeals from actions and decisions by field offices, assemble administrative records and prepare decision document.
- Review environmental assessments, cultural property surveys, contaminant surveys, and resource management plans for official comment.
- Review and make recommendations to proposed amendments to tribal charters, constitution, ordinances, and resolutions on realty matters.
- Coordinate requests for title reports or title encumbrance documents with appropriate agency, title company, or personnel at Land Titles and Records Office.
- Prepare and edit real estate transaction documents or forms for execution, acknowledgement, and recordation.
- Assist in the development of scopes of work, funding agreements, and program performance standards for new contracts/compacts or revision.
- Monitor self-determination contracts and self-governance compacts for consistency with guidelines.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0901.
GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
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.
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: 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. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
OTHER: Incumbent is required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
As part of the application process, you are required to respond to a series of questions incorporated into the Occupational Questionnaire designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge in Office Management, Property Management, Systems Implementation, Procurement and Personnel Management
- Knowledge in Preparation, Authentication, and Interpretation of Historical, Transactional, and Technical Real Estate Documents and Implementation of FOIA and Privacy Act
- Ability to Compile Data and Measure Program Performance and Workload, Respond to Audit Reports/Investigations, Trust Reviews, Congressional Inquiries and Ad Hoc Requests
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If your rate yourself higher than is supported by your resume, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
The Bureau of Indian Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc
OTHER INFORMATION:
CTAP & ICTAP APPLICANTS: Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) participants who are well qualified may apply for this position. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, an applicant must provide written notification that they will be losing their current federal position. To be eligible for consideration under ICTAP, an applicant must provide proof that they have lost their federal position within the last year. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For more information regarding CTAP & ICTAP, please visithttp://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To Apply Online:
- Click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register
- Answer the Questionnaire and click on SUBMIT my answers
- UPLOAD all required documents and other supporting documents
- To return to a previously saved or incomplete application go tohttps://applicationmanager.gov/
To apply by Fax:
- Print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX
- Answer the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
- When faxing a completed OPM Form 1203-FX, this will serve as your fax cover and must be placed on TOP of your application and other supporting documents. No other fax page is required. Simply make sure all six pages of the completed OPM Form 1203-FX are on top of all other documents being faxed
Combination Online/Fax:
- Log into or create your Application Manager account athttps://applicationmanager.gov/
- ANSWER the Questionnaire and click on SUBMIT my answers
- Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number 447032, SSN, and full name to ensure that your documents are associated with the rest of your application
- Fax your United States Government Application Cover Page, application, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144
Please note that it is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., questionnaire responses, resume, and any supporting documents) are complete and accurate.
All electronic submissions and/or faxes must be completed by Thursday, April 14, 2011.
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position requires the submission of additional forms as described under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTSsection. Failure to provide the required information and/or documentation may result in your application not being considered for employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Resume showing relevant experience and education
- References - List three people who are not related to you and are not current or previous supervisors
- Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment, if claiming Indian preference. No other form will be accepted
- Form DD-214, if claiming veterans preference; and VA letter and Standard Form 15, if claiming 10 point preference
- College Transcript is required for verification of qualifying education
- GSA Form 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record (optional during the application process; however, selectees will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process)
NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete application will be given credit only for the information they provide. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, veteran preference, experience, training, and/or education. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Evelyn M. Kanuho
Phone: (505)563-5130
Email: MATILDA.PEREA@BIA.GOVAgency Information:
BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque
DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
PLEASE FAX TO 478-757-3144
xxxxx, NM 87104
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email notifying you that your submission was successful. After a review of your application is made, you will be notified regarding your rating and referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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