Director, Office of Indian Gaming

About the role

Department of the Interior structures its Senior Executive Service (SES) positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a category 4 position. The minimum pay for this position is $186,207.

Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. This position is subject to Indian Preference. Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.

What you will do

• The position is located in the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs (ASIA) at the Department of the Interior (Department) and reports to the the Deputy Assistant Secretary - Management.
• The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: Effectively carries out the functions necessary for developing policies and procedures concerning all aspects of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and for direction/oversight of the implementation of all provisions of the Act.
• Provides executive direction for all of Indian Affairs national Indian gaming programmatic initiatives, policies, practices, and operational guidance.
• Defines needs and requirements and creates solutions to implement, develop, and sustain policies, programs, and activities related to Indian gaming in compliance with the Act and other related laws.
• Provides direction and supervision to Indian gaming supervisors in the Bureau.
• Provides programmatic leadership to tribal leaders and tribal councils on gaming-related activities.
• Serves as advisor to the Assistant Secretary on the full range of Indian gaming issues, including, but not limited to, tribal/state compacts, per capita distributions of gaming revenues, and requests to take land into trust for the purpose of conducting gaming.
• Ensures definitive review of these and other complex and interrelated gaming issues and provides resolution for final approval of the Assistant Secretary.
• Represents the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary on all Indian gaming matters and serves as Indian Affairs primary contact within and outside the Department on such matters.
• Maintains necessary liaison with Congress, OMB, GAO, Department of the Treasury, National Indian Gaming Commission, other government agencies, state and local governments, national and international groups, and Indian Tribes.
• Ensures proactive coordination/communication on emerging issues and keeps Indian Affairs senior management closely informed of matters of concern such as Congressional inquiries, developments related to other Federal components, state concerns, and tribal issues.
• Develops and maintains relations throughout the gaming arena to identify matters of mutual concern and to pursue mutually productive courses of action.
• If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.
• We recommend that your resume includes examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

How you will be evaluated

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

Documents you must provide

• Please upload the following documents: 1.
• REQUIRED: Your resume - it 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 include the following information: Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or 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 accomplishment 2.
• REQUIRED - If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service.
• Please redact your social security number and date of birth.
• REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector).
• Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide.
• If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation.
• Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete.
• REQUIRED (If claiming Indian Preference), Form BIA 4432.
• The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the Federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member.
• No other form will be accepted.
• REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy.
• Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position.
• To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents.
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• Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
• 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.

What to expect next

The Department of the Interior will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all of the required material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by an executive-level rating panel. Best-qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official and executive-level interview panel for further consideration and possible interview.

You will be notified of the outcome after the completion of the selection process.

Additional information

INDIAN PREFERENCE: 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: *** 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.

SES does not have Veteran's Preference and time in grade restrictions. Competitive status is not required.Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position.

Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.

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. lf 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.

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