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Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Region, Office of the Regional Director, Branch of Self Determination in Anadarko, Oklahoma. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? 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. Responsibilities Serve as Level I or Level II Awarding Official, delegated the authority to award or approve contracts/grants both assigned and those developed by lower grade specialists. Provide staff assistance in the implementation and administration of Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination, and Education Assistance Act of 1975, as amended. Serve as awarding official for the award, administration and management, modification and close-out of Self-Determination contracts and grants. Responsible for resolution of Single Audit issues and preparation of Single Audit Resolutions Reports. Review and evaluates tribal administrative capabilities in the requirements associated with the development and operations of effective management systems. Provide training and technical assistance to Regional, Agency and Tribal staff in the administration and management of Self-Determination contracts and grants. Process payment request, vouchering documents and processing of contract and grant modifications. Attend tribal council and committee meetings to represent the Region and Agency. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:(OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1101). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: I have at least one year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience in performing complex Indian Self-Determination activities and services under Public Law (P.L.) 93-638; interpret self-determination related laws, regulations, policies, and methods; review and complete contract/grant awards, construction contracts, contract administration, contract close out, evaluate and negotiate contract proposals; provide technical assistance to contractors, administration, and grantees; and provide training concerning contract/grant laws, regulations and procedures. 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. 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 N/A Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from the Anadarko, Oklahoma 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-12. 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. As a incidental motor vehicle operator position, you may be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties; therefore, a valid driver's license is required and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program). 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: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Former 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.