Administrative Officer
What you'd do
This position is located in the Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes (ODSCT), Indian Health Service (IHS) at Rapid City, SD. The position reports to Headquarter, Rockville, MD and the office space is located in Rapid City, SD. The incumbent serves as the Director for Tribal Lease Program. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Responsible for the administration and technical supervision and direction of staff in the Division of Tribal Leases. Responsible for all activities relating to 105(I) leases, pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, including the development and administration of the Tribal Lease Program (TLP) budget, and for the leadership and policy direction of the program. Manages and develops long-term purpose and direction of the Tribal Lease Program to ensure maximum effectiveness of the program in meeting the legal requirements. Plan, administers and evaluates policy and development for a wide range of health care delivery and Tribal Lease Program initiatives and functions for Tribal and Indian Organizations. Serves as the primary representative of the IHS with Federal, Tribal, State and local governments and private organizations in matters pertinent to the IHS TLP program objectives. Directs and applies analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve challenges and problems associated with TLP. Responsible for TLP related controlled correspondence oversight including congressional staff on issues involving allocation of TLP funds across the IHS and on claims submitted under the Contract Disputes Act. Leads the development of annual congressional budget justification for the IHS 105(l) lease program, consults with agency Senior Executives, provides the Director, IHS, with background information prior to any congressional hearings in support of the budget request.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: directing a Tribal lease, self determination, self governance, healthcare administration, or other complex administrative program; developing and implementing policies and procedures governing program operations; managing significant budgets and resource allocations; advising senior leadership on strategic, operational, and policy matters; supervising professional staff; and coordinating with Tribal governments, Federal agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve program objectives. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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