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 Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.
Rocky Mountain Region
Fort Belknap Agency
Office of the Superintendent
Branch of Human Services
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 Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligibles that are not currently employed in 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 eligibles) 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.
OTHER INFORMATION:
*Promotion potential: Yes
*Moving expenses authorized: Yes
*Eligible for Relocation Company Services: No
*Travel Required: Occasional
*Supervisory Position: Yes
*Valid state Drivers' license: Yes
*CDL required: No
*Pre-appointment background investigation: Yes
*Pre-appointment physical/medical exam: No
*Drug test: No
*Uniform required: No
Telework Indicator: The Burea of Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
NOTE: This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a trial period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete the trial period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay then those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment.