Summary
This position is located in the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA). The incumbent will perform program analyses to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of program practices impacting Native American Tribes, legislative and regulatory issues relevant to HHS and IHS.
- Note the selectee for this position may be required to travel up to 50% of the time while in a duty status.*
- Provides technical, program and policy input for HHS programs involving direct contact with agency staff and individuals with Tribal Nations seeking information about health and human service programs and services. Assists in planning, initiation and direction of HHS program goals, objectives and plans into operational programs at the national, regional and tribal levels.
- Provides technical, program and policy input on legislative activities based on knowledge of Indian Tribal programs, history, culture, tribal laws and procedures as well as providing ongoing technical advice on overall activities pertaining to policy, program and analyses affecting Indian Tribes with knowledge of regional offices and state agencies.- Meets with responsible tribal officials on important matters of program application laws, regulations, and policies to assist applicants through phases of obtaining program support
- Educates others about the government-to-government relationship between Indian Tribes and Federal, State and local agencies or organizations around the areas of Health and Human service delivery programs, laws and regulations as they relate to Indian Tribes and American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications
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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov)
In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-
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.
Qualifying examples of Specialized Experience must include, but is not limited to:
- Experience leading and/or managing health and/or human service delivery programs, as they relate to tribal communities with responsibilities with reviewing and analyzing Federal/State laws and regulations to identify issues and trends having an impact on tribal communities; AND,
- Experience serving as a liaison with organizations and involved in development and implementation of community-based services; AND,
- Experience writing reports utilizing an extensive knowledge of health and/or human service programs and services.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
There are no education requirements.
Additional information
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
This position is eligible for remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
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