College Residence Assistant

Bureau of Indian Education•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). The College Residence Assistant provides assistance with the daily operations of the Residential Hall Program under supervision. The role includes supporting student involvement, educational and recreational programming, providing guidance on college rules and procedures, maintaining administrative records, and helping ensure residential hall safety and orderly operations. The position requires rotational work assignments and holiday staff coverage. A specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The incumbent will be scheduled on rotating shifts as needed to provide residential hall coverage over a 24-hour period, seven days a week, except possibly during school breaks.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication is required for appointment.
A two-year trial period or one-year probationary period is required, during which fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register under the Military Selective Service Act and Defense Authorization Act of 1986 to be eligible for appointment.
A valid driver's license is required at appointment if the incumbent is required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
Pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing are required because this is a Testing Designated Position.
For the GS-05 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level, including experience enforcing housing rules or policies, monitoring student safety and security, organizing or promoting recreational activities or events, communicating with staff to resolve problems, and completing daily forms and logs; OR four years of education above high school in an accredited business or technical school, college, or university; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Merit Promotion status candidates must have completed 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education used to qualify must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; transcripts must be submitted as specified in the posting.
Foreign education may be used if documented as comparable to education received at an accredited U.S. institution.
Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit the required performance appraisal, eligibility proof, and current SF-50; they must be well-qualified, score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties upon entry.
Status candidates must meet the stated eligibility conditions and submit the latest SF-50 as proof where applicable.
VEOA applicants must meet the stated veteran eligibility conditions and submit a DD-214 Member Copy 4 for verification.

Responsibilities

Promote student involvement opportunities in campus student organizations and other engagements.
Assist with planning and implementing educational and recreational programs for residential students.
Provide guidance regarding college rules, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and maintain administrative documents.
Conduct inspection rounds of residential hall premises to support orderly operations and ensure a safe and secure environment.
Provide residential hall coverage on rotating shifts as needed, including holiday staff coverage.