Law Enforcement Assistant

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Carson City, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 3-Western Nevada Agency, in Carson City, Nevada. The Law Enforcement Assistant provides program and administrative support for Agency office programs and activities. The role includes coordinating clerical procedures, collecting and tracking program data, maintaining program-specific automated records, processing FOIA requests, monitoring agreements and grants, purchasing supplies and equipment, and supporting the Agency budget. The position may involve travel, including temporary duty away from the normal duty station, and may require work outside normal duty hours.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.
• A valid driver's license and a safe driving record within the four years immediately preceding submission of GSA Form 3607 are required.
• GS-05 qualification requires one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-04 performing office automation work; four full academic years beyond high school at an accredited institution; or a combination of education and specialized experience totaling 100% of the requirement.
• Typing proficiency of 40 words per minute is required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants qualifying through education must provide transcripts or other supporting documentation by the closing date.
• A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period is required, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform program support functions for Agency office programs and activities.
• Serve as a technical lead for lower-graded assistants and clerks, ensuring continuity and uniformity of clerical procedures.
• Collect, compile, and track data and statistical information supporting Agency program operations.
• Maintain automated systems of program-specific data, including information on progress reports, funding accomplishments, and compliance strategies.
• Coordinate receipt and processing of FOIA requests, refer requests to appropriate personnel, and follow up on request status.
• Track and monitor grants, service contracts, vendor purchasing agreements, and interagency cooperative agreements.
• Order and purchase supplies and equipment and process related supply transactions, such as receipt, shipment, and adjustment documents.
• Maintain the Agency budget and serve as a liaison to the budget office.
• Review Agency budget submissions for technical accuracy, completeness, and adequacy of funds.
• Operate a government motor vehicle as required.
• Travel or work away from the normal duty station as operationally necessary, including travel by air in support of other OLES units.
• Work outside normal duty hours when required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families.
• Eligible prior related non-Federal or uniformed-service experience may be credited toward annual leave accrual at management's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED