DutiesAssists the Division of Human Services in providing administrative and programmatic support and reviews Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) applications for appropriate services and resource and referral information.Administrative support includes General Assistance, Indian Child Welfare Act, Child Foster Care, Emergency Youth Shelters, Substance Abuse, Elder Services, Housing Program, IIM Services, and Services to Children and Families.Provides professional customer services to clients, partners and other interested parties.Provides technical information and assistance to internal and external clients, partners and other interested parties regarding human services programs and resources.Receives, reviews and processes incoming mail, reports, guidance and other materials and directs to appropriate personnel.Prepares correspondence, forms, reports and other communications supporting the administrative and operational functions of the division.Uploads applicable data into internal and external database systems.Monitors and maintains internal and external filing systems consistent with in-effect procedures, guidance and regulations.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship Required.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.You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.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.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.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.THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS, RELOCATION BONUS OR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED, PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL.QualificationsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:(OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Technical and Medical Support Positions, and Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0186; Social Services Aid and Assistant Series).Individual Occupational RequirementsSpecialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above).SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-5: I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement.ORI have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that (a) included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of subjects directly related to the work of the position; (b) included a major in social behavior, human behavior, or health care or; (c) was supplemented by experience in activities that afforded the opportunity to acquire and demonstrate the skills required by the position.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-6: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector).SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-7: I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-6 grade level (obtained in either the public or private sector).OREDUCATION: One full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position meets the requirement.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.EducationIf you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.Additional informationThis is an open continuous vacancy announcement and applications will be referred when vacancies occur.Positions may be filled at ANY of the grade levels indicated in this announcement, with or without promotion potential as vacancies occur.TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.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.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.
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