As of Wildland Fire, the incumbent is responsible for the policy development and management of fire and aviation programs in accordance with BIA's goals and objectives. The Assistant Deputy Bureau Director will ensure that proper measures are designed and implemented to improve the safety of all firefighters (ground and air) and that proper linkages exist between policy and operational activities directly related to firefighting safety.
The Assistant Deputy Bureau Director represents the BIA Director, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs and, upon request, the Secretary of the Interior on fire and aviation management matters involving tribal lands. The Assistant Deputy Bureau Director provides the DBD Trust Services and BIA Director with substantive policy guidance on evaluation, assessment and studies relating to these programs.
Through interdisciplinary task forces and coordination, develops recommendations for BIA and the DOI, which establish and implement the long-term vision of the DOI Leadership in wildland fire management. Ensures that the BIA plays a major role in identifying research needs; providing international technical assistance; developing technical and educational publications and materials; developing training for employees and affected publics; enhancing recruitment, orientation and retention of diverse, high quality, highly motivated fire and aviation personnel and other activities.
The Assistant Deputy Bureau Director establishes policy direction for BIA fire and aviation management programs. Reviews and approves policies, programs, and regulations proposed for these programs for the protection and enhancement of resources on tribal reserved interests for the Federal Government. Ensures that fire management is incorporated into decisions related to management of healthy rangelands, weed control, land use planning and other activities.
Coordinates the DOI-wide implementation of audit and study recommendations regarding the fire and aviation programs. Keeps DOI leadership and the BIA Director/Deputy Directors apprised of all policies, procedures and recommendations regarding fire and aviation programs on tribal lands. Ensures that evaluations of fire and aviation program are conducted, as needed, to maintain the highest quality.
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.
Subject to financial disclosure.
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.
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.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
**Relocation and Recruitment incentives may be offered for this position.**
Qualifications
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a narrative statement covering each of the Technical Qualifications (TQ's) listed below (not to exceed 8 pages). You do not need to submit a narrative on the ECQswhich have been already certified by OPM. (SES CDP graduates should submit a copy their CDP program certification with their package.)
ECQ AND TQ NARRATIVES ARE REQUIRED BY ALL OTHER CANDIDATES. Your narrative submittals should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. ECQ narratives are limited to 10 pages total; TQs are limited to 8 pages total. If you exceed the page limit for ECQs and/or TQs your application will not be considered.
Please contact the Executive Resources Manager listed on this vacancy announcement if you have any questions on which narratives you are required to complete.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resource strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS;
1. Knowledge of and ability to implement the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, Secretarial
Orders, etc., governing tribal land/natural and cultural resources management.
2. Knowledge of tribal land/natural and cultural resources program development, policy
formulation, program and budget accomplishment, as well as how top level government
procedures and decision making are handled.
3. Knowledge of and ability to work collaboratively to coordinate fire and aviation related
policy and program development, safety, and operational activities directly related to fire
and aviation management in the interagency and intergovernmental environment.
4. Ability to present, discuss and defend major program objectives before Congress, national
and international organizations; scientific and professional organizations; Federal State,
Tribal, and local governments; interagency groups; private industry, special interest
groups; and public meetings which often involves dealing with highly controversial and
sensitive issues.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Established in 1824, Indian Affairs is the oldest bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Within the government-to-government relationship, Indian Affairs provides services directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts to 567 federally recognized tribes with a service population of about 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles not currently employed in Federal service may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(a)(7). Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles. For more information about Indian preference or to obtain BIA Form 4432 application instructions, please visit:https://www.bia.gov/jobs
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (P.L. 93-579): This information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Note for Current and/or Former Political Appointees: Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office within your application package.Financial Disclosure: The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report, SF-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest, DI-278. All forms must be filed within 30 days after the selection for this position.
If you are unable to apply online, require reasonable accommodation in the application process if you are an applicant with a disability, or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who meet all the mandatory executive and technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel of SES members to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statements for the Technical and Executive Core Qualifications described above.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1. Resume - must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you use the resume tool on the http://www.usajobs.gov website. Please be sure to provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, e-mail address and day and evening telephone numbers;
Educational information including the name, city and state of colleges and universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received;
Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job);
Duties and accomplishments;
Employer's name and address;
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year);
Salary;
2. Narrative statements addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications - experience (paid or unpaid), education, training, awards and/or self-development activities as related to each. Each ECQ and each technical qualification must be addressed separately. The narrative addressing ECQs must follow the format provided at www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. Narrative statements must not exceed 2 pages for each individual technical and each individual ECQ. If you exceed these limits you will not be considered.
OR
If you are a graduate of an approved SES Candidate Development Program, you must include a copy of the OPM Certification of Eligibility and a narrative statement addressing only the Technical Qualifications.
OR
If you are a current or former SES member, you must submit documentation of your SES status and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications.
Your narrative statement MUST be submitted using "Qualifications" as Document Type.
3. If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth. If you are a current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee, please submit documentation of your appointment, including a copy of your SF-50.
4. If you are claiming Indian Preference for Employment, a copy of your BIA Form 4432 must be provided. Please remove your date of birth from the form.
5. A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector). (optional) Please remove your social security number.
6. Candidates are required to complete the DI-1935, Applicant Background Survey, on a voluntary basis. Information will be used solely to review compliance with Federal law. Failure to complete this form will not affect consideration. The form can be found online at www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.pdf. (optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation of your vaccination status before your entry on duty date with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. DOI will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of Bureau of Indian Affairs. a legally required exception from this requirement.
Due to COVID-19, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement in accordance with the Department's reentry procedures provided by your Servicing Human Resources Office. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days per pay period depending upon the terms of the Department of the Interior's telework policy.
ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs
12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047
Reston, VA 20191
US
Next steps
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a SES Rating panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Resume - must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you use the resume tool on the http://www.usajobs.gov website. Please be sure to provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, e-mail address and day and evening telephone numbers;
Educational information including the name, city and state of colleges and universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received;
Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job);
Duties and accomplishments;
Employer's name and address;
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year);
Salary;
2. Narrative statements addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications - experience (paid or unpaid), education, training, awards and/or self-development activities as related to each. Each ECQ and each technical qualification must be addressed separately. The narrative addressing ECQs must follow the format provided at www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. Narrative statements must not exceed 2 pages for each individual technical and each individual ECQ. If you exceed these limits you will not be considered.
OR
If you are a graduate of an approved SES Candidate Development Program, you must include a copy of the OPM Certification of Eligibility and a narrative statement addressing only the Technical Qualifications.
OR
If you are a current or former SES member, you must submit documentation of your SES status and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications.
Your narrative statement MUST be submitted using "Qualifications" as Document Type.
3. If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth. If you are a current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee, please submit documentation of your appointment, including a copy of your SF-50.
4. If you are claiming Indian Preference for Employment, a copy of your BIA Form 4432 must be provided. Please remove your date of birth from the form.
5. A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector). (optional) Please remove your social security number.
6. Candidates are required to complete the DI-1935, Applicant Background Survey, on a voluntary basis. Information will be used solely to review compliance with Federal law. Failure to complete this form will not affect consideration. The form can be found online at www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.pdf. (optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation of your vaccination status before your entry on duty date with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. DOI will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of Bureau of Indian Affairs. a legally required exception from this requirement.
Due to COVID-19, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement in accordance with the Department's reentry procedures provided by your Servicing Human Resources Office. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days per pay period depending upon the terms of the Department of the Interior's telework policy.
ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs
12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047
Reston, VA 20191
US
Next steps
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a SES Rating panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
