The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Islanders.
This position is located with the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians (OST) in Trust Services, Office of Trust Reporting and Reconciliation located in Albuquerque, NM.
The incumbent will contribute to the mission of this office by performing professional accounting in support of reporting and trust tax administration of OST/Trust Services.
Applications will be accepted from current Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians employees serving under a permanent competitive service appointment or current Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians employees serving under certain non-competitive special appointing authorities (e.g., VRA, severely disabled or mentally impaired appointments, or SCEP within 120 days of conversion).
Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling this vacancy is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application prior to the closing date of the announcement, if claiming Indian Preference. Applicants selected under Indian preference from this vacancy will be appointed under the Excepted Service, Schedule A 213.3112(a)(7) appointing authority. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applications in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles.
NOTE: This HR Office uses an automated recruitment system. We query a question labeled Background Information in the Occupational Questionnaire to identify applicants claiming Indian Preference. You must answer this question. If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must also submit your valid BIA-4432 form to verify your claim.