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Summary
This position is located with the Office of the Secretary of Interior, Deputy Assistant Secretary-Management in Washington, District of Columbia. The incumbent will utilize innovative approaches to provide assistance to tribes for capital investment, economic development, economic policy development, workforce development, and will integrate that effort with the overall economic development program under the purview of the Assistant Secretary.
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Duties
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As Supervisory Program Manager, GS-0340, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to:

• Identifies and carries out major program directives, inter-agency coordination, intra agency coordination, management and administrative functions related to the promotion of economic development for Tribes and Tribal communities.
• Provides division direction for economic development programmatic initiatives, policies, practices, and operational guidance.
• Provides programmatic leadership, direction, and supervision to all Office of Indian Economic Development staff with regard to economic development in Indian Country.
• Reviews current and proposed legislation for impact on economic development activities.
• Proposes and champions necessary activities to ensure fullest participation throughout Indian Country.
• Identifies the need for new or revised/improved activities, policies, and systems related to economic development.
• Ensures proactive coordination/communication on emerging issues.
• Keeps Indian Affairs senior management closely informed of matters of concern such as Congressional inquiries, developments related to other Federal components, state concerns, industry requirements, and tribal issues.
• Maximizes utilization of human resources and ensures training and development of employees.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated
• 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 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement, and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment

Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ).
To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 or equivalent which includes: 1) directing a division on economic development programmatic initiatives, policies, practices, and operational guidance; 2) advising executives or top leaders on economic development programs; 3) preparing, implementing, or measuring economic development policies, procedures, plans or strategies for an organization; and 4) leading and/or supervising employees in order to build a cohesive and productive team.
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.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Education
Education does NOT apply.
Additional information
This position is at the full performance level.
The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your [probationary period -OR- trial period] your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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