Director, Office of Indian Gaming

Office of the Secretary of the Interior • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Director, Office of Indian Gaming, is a Senior Executive Service position in the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. The position reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Management and provides executive direction for national Indian gaming policies, programs, practices, initiatives, and operational guidance. The Director develops and oversees policies and procedures for implementing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and related laws, ensuring compliance across Tribal, state, and Federal stakeholders.

The Director provides leadership and supervision to Indian gaming staff and program supervisors, advises tribal leaders and councils on gaming-related activities, and advises the Assistant Secretary on complex issues such as tribal-state compacts, per capita distributions of gaming revenues, and land-into-trust requests for gaming. The Director reviews these matters and recommends resolutions for the Assistant Secretary’s approval. The Director also represents senior Indian Affairs leadership on gaming matters and serves as the Department’s primary contact on those issues.

The role maintains liaison and collaboration with Congress, OMB, GAO, the Department of the Treasury, the National Indian Gaming Commission, other government agencies, state and local governments, national and international groups, and Indian Tribes. The Director coordinates communication on emerging concerns and develops relationships across the gaming arena to identify shared issues and pursue productive solutions.

This is a category 4 SES position with a stated minimum pay of $186,207; actual pay is set considering the selectee’s current salary and other factors. The position is subject to Indian Preference. There is no educational requirement. Applicants must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications and two Technical Qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages. A career with the federal government includes a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on appointment type and other factors.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful background/suitability investigation and determination.
• Newly appointed SES members must serve a one-year probationary period.
• File Public Financial Disclosure OGE-278 within 30 days.
• The position may require pre- and post-employment drug screening.
• Selections are subject to Department approval.
• Initial SES appointments must undergo an ECQ-based structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management.
• Males must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages demonstrating the Executive Core Qualifications and two Technical Qualifications.
• Demonstrated executive-level expertise in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and related Federal laws, including developing, implementing, and overseeing national Indian gaming policies, procedures, and program operations.
• Ability to provide authoritative guidance on complex Indian gaming issues, including proposed legislation, tribal-state compacts, land-into-trust decisions for gaming, and per capita distribution reviews, and to make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a nationwide Federal program affecting Tribal governments and external partners.
• Experience providing executive direction to headquarters and field staff, including supervising senior program managers and managing resources, human capital development, and long-range strategic planning.
• Ability to collaborate with Congress, OMB, GAO, the Department of the Treasury, the National Indian Gaming Commission, state and local governments, and Tribal governments.
• Ability to represent senior leadership and serve as the primary departmental liaison on sensitive, high-visibility Indian gaming matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to the rule of law, the Constitution, and service to the American people; ability to drive efficiency; technical competence; leadership and accountability; and achievement of organizational results.
• Typically, relevant experience will have been gained at the GS-15 level or equivalent in the private sector or nongovernmental organizations.
• Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification Form BIA-4432 with the application.
• Current career SES members and eligible reinstatement candidates must submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing career SES service; SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and program certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures concerning the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and direct and oversee implementation of its provisions.
• Provide executive direction for Indian Affairs national Indian gaming initiatives, policies, practices, and operational guidance.
• Define needs and requirements and develop solutions to implement and sustain Indian gaming policies, programs, and activities in compliance with applicable laws.
• Direct and supervise Indian gaming supervisors in the Bureau.
• Provide programmatic leadership to tribal leaders and tribal councils on gaming-related activities.
• Advise the Assistant Secretary on Indian gaming matters, including tribal-state compacts, per capita distributions of gaming revenues, and land-into-trust requests for gaming.
• Review complex and interrelated gaming issues and provide resolutions for the Assistant Secretary’s final approval.
• Represent the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Secretary on Indian gaming matters and serve as Indian Affairs’ primary contact on those matters.
• Maintain liaison with Congress, OMB, GAO, the Department of the Treasury, the National Indian Gaming Commission, other government agencies, state and local governments, national and international groups, and Indian Tribes.
• Coordinate communication on emerging issues and keep Indian Affairs senior management informed of significant concerns and developments.
• Develop and maintain relationships across the gaming arena to identify shared concerns and pursue mutually productive courses of action.
• Manage a nationwide Federal program, including executive direction to headquarters and field staff, resource allocation, human capital development, and long-range strategic planning, as described in the technical qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed