Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Deputy Program Manager-Trust Services, Division of Probate and Estate Services in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS, RELOCATION BONUS OR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED, PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL. Responsibilities Manage the agency probate program and review of probate operations. Provide expert level technical program guidance in administration and maintenance of probate program. Makes recommendations in planning and implementation of probate program, including budget and procurement. Serves as a program reviewer of regional probate offices. Provide technical direction and response to agency staff, coordination with attorney-advisors in the BIA and to the Administrative Law Judges in the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), US. Dept of the Interior. Examines legal documents for the purposes of ascertaining ownership status of assets, land and resources held in trust or restricted status. Supervise work assignments of staff ensuring that employees comply with policies, procedures or regulations concerning leave, travel, procurement, safety, equipment, and employee conduct. Manage program budget and ensure compliance with procurement rules. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0901. GS-12: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). This experience must include but is not limited to performing work on complex probate cases utilizing knowledge of real and personal property, legal principles and legal documents governing probates of Indian trust and restricted lands. 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. Education There is no educational requirement, and there is no educational substitute for the specialized experience required for this position. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. 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. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. You will be not be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is not required. 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. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . 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/. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.