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Summary Position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, OJS, Assoc Dir-Tribal Justice Support in one of the 9 OJS District Office or Headquarters in Washington, DC; Muskogee, OK; Phoenix, AZ: Billings, MT; Nashville, TN; Aberdeen, SD; Minneapolis, MN; Albuquerque, NM; Sacramento, CA; or Vancouver, WA. Responsibilities Serves as Associate Director, Tribal Justice Support (TJS) who will work directly with OJS Deputy Bureau Director in the development and execution of policies, plans, goals, objectives and implementation strategies to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and regulatory requirements in the areas under purview. Identifies program deficiencies and takes appropriate action to improve operations while adhering to legal and policy requirements. Follows through to achieve desired outcome including extensively interacting with executive and managerial personnel, both within and outside the Federal government and tribal staff. Makes determinations on all law tribal justice systems policy issues and initiatives and provides guidance concerning the impact of such determinations. Serves as primary technical advisor to the Deputy Bureau Director on judicial and ethical issues and problems. Has full oversight responsibility for tribal courts programs, which may include, but is not limited to, complex research and analytical services in support judicial activities; project development, planning and implementation of special projects; and development of legislative initiatives. Serves as the representative of TJS through liaison activities with high level management in Federal Agencies, State Agencies, Indian tribes, individual tribal members and various private and public organizations. Provides overall direction and guidance to field staff in the conduct of reviews, tribal and Bureau judicial management systems and operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards). GS-15 Grade Level: 1 year of specialized experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: providing advice to the Agency related to guidance, analysis, technical assistance, and oversight on strategic planning and performance measurement, statistical policy, program analysis, continuous improvement methods, data collection and analysis methodologies; providing direction and recommendations to program administrators and managers concerning programmatic regulations, guidance, and procedures; and leading quantitative and/or qualitative evaluations focused on process improvement of tribal court systems. 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. 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). Education Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Location Negotiable After Selection, United States. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. 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 . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. 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/. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: 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.