Business Technician

Bureau of Indian Education • Crownpoint, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Community School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Business Technician you will be responsible for serving as critical administrative support in a BIE School or Facilities location on or near the Reservation. This position requires a YEAR LONG CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and contract renewal on an annual basis. This position is NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• High School or General Equivalency Development diploma AND three years of related experience OR an Associate Degree OR 60 college semester hours in related field AND one year of related experience.
• Related field of study may include administrative technical areas (e.g., human resources, accounting, management, etc.) which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in supportive administrative role.
• Related Experience must be equivalent to lower level of difficulty in a technical area.
• Representative technical areas may include bookkeeping, budget, finance, purchasing, human resources, administration, clerical, etc.
• Related work experience equivalent to level 01 or GS-03 level of difficulty.
• Experience must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category.
• Submit a legible copy of transcripts (official transcripts are REQUIRED UPON SELECTION).
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to U.S. education, or full credit given by a U.S. accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serving as critical administrative support in a BIE School or Facilities location on or near the Reservation.
• Providing a variety of technical and clerical services in support of school operations.
• Supporting school operations by being responsible/assisting in short- and long-term planning and coordinating of personnel, budget activities, fund management, automated data processing, travel, public information, and other varied activities related to school operations.
• Coordinating personnel matters with Human Resources Office including organizational chart, recruitment, contract renewal, separating employees, timesheets, employee inquiries, etc.
• Maintaining and executing the approved budgets, apportionments, and operating programs by maintaining day to day obligation and expenditure ledgers for school accounts.
• Providing upon request, financial data, and status reports.
• Preparing and/or receiving a variety of obligation/action documents including requisitions, purchase orders, travel authorizations, vouchers, requests for training, and other fiscal documents for the supervisor's approval.
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of records, reports, files, and correspondence, as required.
• Ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and bureau regulations regarding compliance and records management.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree