Business Technician

Bureau of Indian Education•Houck, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Pine Springs Day School, Bureau of Indian Education, and provides critical administrative support at a BIE school or facilities location on or near the Reservation. It is a year-long contract under Public Law 95-561, renewed annually. The position is not suitable for telework or remote work. Under supervision, the Business Technician provides technical and clerical services in support of school operations and may specialize in areas such as finance or human resources. The role supports short- and long-term planning and coordination of personnel, budgets, fund management, automated data processing, travel, public information, and other school operations. This is a multi-level position; advancement to the full-performance level may occur only after the next contract renewal and after meeting the requirements for the higher pay level. Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status. A three-contract-term probationary period applies. Multiple positions may be filled. Government quarters are available; travel and relocation expenses will not be paid. Direct deposit is required. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for appointment.
A valid driver's license is required because operating a government-owned or leased vehicle may be an incidental duty.
Level 01: High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience.
Level 02: High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience; or an associate degree or 60 college semester hours in a related field and one year of related experience.
Level 03: High school diploma or GED and five years of related experience; or an associate degree or 60 college semester hours in a related field and two years of related experience.
Related fields may include administrative technical areas such as human resources, accounting, or management. Related experience must be in a technical area such as bookkeeping, budget, finance, purchasing, human resources, administration, or clerical work.
For Level 02, related work experience must be equivalent to Level 01 or GS-03 difficulty. For Level 03, experience must cover at least two different administrative technical areas, with at least one year in each, at Level 02 or GS-5 difficulty.
Creditable experience must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category.
Applicants must submit a resume that clearly describes relevant experience. Legible transcripts are required to meet education requirements; official transcripts are required upon selection.
Education must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be evaluated and shown equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full course credit from a U.S.-accredited institution.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Applicants are responsible for following the How to Apply and Required Documents instructions.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and clerical services in support of school operations, potentially in a specialty area such as finance or human resources.
Assist with short- and long-term planning and coordination of personnel, budget activities, fund management, automated data processing, travel, public information, and other school operations.
Coordinate personnel matters with the Human Resources Office, including organizational charts, recruitment, contract renewals, employee separations, timesheets, and employee inquiries.
Maintain and execute approved budgets, apportionments, and operating programs, including day-to-day obligation and expenditure ledgers for school accounts.
Provide financial data and status reports upon request.
Prepare and/or receive obligation and action documents, including requisitions, purchase orders, travel authorizations, vouchers, training requests, and other fiscal documents for supervisor approval.
Prepare and maintain records, reports, files, and correspondence.
Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, bureau regulations, and records-management requirements.
May operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.