This position is located in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Services. The Directorate is responsible for the policy development, management, and implementation of Environmental and Natural Resource focused programs in accordance with BIA's goals and objectives.
Summary
This position is located in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Services. The Directorate is responsible for the policy development, management, and implementation of Environmental and Natural Resource focused programs in accordance with BIA's goals and objectives.
As the Directorate Environmental and Natural Resources Management, the
incumbent is responsible for the policy development, management, and implementation of
Environmental and Natural Resource focused programs in accordance with BIA's goals and
objectives. The Directorate will ensure that appropriate measures and compliance are designed
and implemented to improve land, wildlife, fire management, climate resilience, environmental,
cultural and natural resources with proper relation between policy and operational activities.
Advises the Deputy Bureau Director - Trust Services (DBD Trust Services), on the status and
effectiveness of program operations and identifies program weaknesses and strengths and
recommends reprogramming of major policies and programs.
The Directorate is responsible for the following Division areas: Division of Natural Resources
Management which includes Branch of Agricultural Development, Branch of Rangeland
Management, and Branch of Fish, Wildlife and Recreation; Division of Wildland Fire
Management which includes Branch of Fire Operations, Branch of Fuels Management, Branch
of Fire Budget, Branch of Fire Planning, and Branch of Fire Aviation; Division of Forestry
which includes Branch of Forest Resource Planning and Timber Strike Team; Division of
Environmental Services and Cultural Resources which includes Branch of Tribal Climate
Resilience, Branch of Cultural Resources and Branch of Environmental Resources.
Provides authoritative professional viewpoints on the program methods, techniques, and
procedures required within the Bureau, to ensure the maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and
economy of program operations according to the Bureau's and the Administration's program
goals.
The Directorate represents the BIA Director, Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and, upon
request, the Secretary of the Interior on land, climate resilience, cultural and natural resource
management matters involving tribal lands and resources. The Directorate provides the DBD -
Trust Services and BIA Director with substantive policy guidance and oversight on evaluation,
assessment and studies relating focusing on those program matters.
Through interdisciplinary task forces and coordination, develops recommendations for IA, BIA
and the DOI, which establish and implement the long-term vision of DOI Leadership in
environmental, climate resilience, cultural and natural resource management. Ensures that the
BIA is represented and has a pivotal 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 environmental and natural resource personnel, and other
activities.
The Directorate establishes policy, provides oversight, and develops guidelines with direction for
BIA environmental, climate resilience, cultural and natural resources management programs.
Develops, 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 environmental, climate resilience, cultural and natural resources
management is incorporated into decisions related to management of healthy agriculture and
range lands, climate adaptation and/or relocation, land use planning and other activities. Ensure
compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.
Coordinates the DOI-wide implementation of audit and study recommendations regarding the
environmental and natural resources programs. Keeps DOI leadership and the BIA
Director/Deputy Directors apprised of all policies, procedures, and recommendations regarding
environmental and natural resources programs on tribal lands. Ensures that evaluation of
environmental and natural resources programs are conducted, as needed, to maintain the highest
quality and level of performance.
As part of the BIA Executive Leadership Team, consisting of the BIA Director, Deputy Bureau
Directors, and Regional Directors, the Directorate ensures communication, coordination and
consistency of policy direction and program management within the BIA and the DOI with peers
in other agencies (e.g., Forest Service), as well as representatives of Tribal leaders, governments,
industry, academia, media, Tribal and state governments, and other organizations. Lead
sponsorship of, or represents the DOI at, conferences, meetings, workshops, training sessions
related to environmental, cultural and natural resource management, creating a spirit of unity.
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.
Must complete a 1 year SES probationary period if not previously completed.
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.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
Veterans Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement, applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of an executive. To be considered for this position, all applicants must address each of the Technical Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) listed below in the application documents you submit. Unless 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 approved by OPM and been certified by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications listed below in addition to the Technical Qualifications. Your examples 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.Each Technical Qualification and each Executive Core Qualification must be addressed separately and submitted with your application. The narrative addressing ECQ's must follow the format provided at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf or you will not receive consideration. Your narratives of the Technical Qualifications may follow this format as well. Narrative Statements for the ECQs must not exceed 10 pages. Technical Qualification Statements may not exceed 2 pages per qualification. If you exceed these limits, you will not be considered. If you do not submit narrative statements addressing the ECQs and Technical Qualifications for this position, you will not receive consideration
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.
Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
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.
Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
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.
Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
Technical Qualifications (Mandatory)
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 environmental and natural
resource related policy and program development, safety, and operational activities directly
related to environmental and natural resources 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/jobsPrivacy 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.
The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring authority directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants who meet all the Mandatory Qualifications may be evaluated by a panel of experts 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 statement for the Mandatory Qualifications described above.
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. Required: 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 nonpaid work experience related to this position including:· Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)· Duties and accomplishments· Employer's name and address· Supervisor's name and phone number· Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)· Salary· Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor· Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. Required: 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf. ECQ's may not exceed 10 pages total, and TQ's may not exceed 6 pages total. 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.
This document MUST be submitted using "ECQs and Technical Qualifications" or "Other" as Document Type.
3. REQUIRED: BIA Form-4432 (if claiming Indian Preference for Employment). A copy of this form can be obtained at www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/OHCM/index.htm or by calling the servicing human resources office on (703) 390-6420.
4. REQUIRED: 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. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector). (optional) Please remove your social security number.
6. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: 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.
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/.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.
Bureau of Indian Affairs-SES Recruitment
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. Required: 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 nonpaid work experience related to this position including:· Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)· Duties and accomplishments· Employer's name and address· Supervisor's name and phone number· Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)· Salary· Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor· Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. Required: 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf. ECQ's may not exceed 10 pages total, and TQ's may not exceed 6 pages total. 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.
This document MUST be submitted using "ECQs and Technical Qualifications" or "Other" as Document Type.
3. REQUIRED: BIA Form-4432 (if claiming Indian Preference for Employment). A copy of this form can be obtained at www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/OHCM/index.htm or by calling the servicing human resources office on (703) 390-6420.
4. REQUIRED: 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. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector). (optional) Please remove your social security number.
6. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: 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.
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/.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.
Bureau of Indian Affairs-SES Recruitment
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.
