Law Enforcement Assistant

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Miami, OK

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 2-Miami Agency, in Miami, Oklahoma. The Law Enforcement Assistant provides program and administrative support for Agency office programs and activities. The position serves as a technical lead for lower-graded assistants and clerks, helping ensure consistent clerical procedures. It supports Agency program operations through data collection, compilation, tracking, and maintenance of program-specific information systems. Duties also include coordinating Freedom of Information Act request processing, monitoring agreements and grants, ordering supplies and equipment, and maintaining and reviewing the Agency budget. The full performance level is GS-8; the announcement is for the GS-5 qualification level, and promotion is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet GS-05 qualifications through one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-04, four academic years (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) of education beyond high school, or a combination of education and specialized experience totaling 100% of the requirement.
• Typing proficiency of 40 words per minute.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record within the four-year period immediately before submitting GSA Form 3607.
• Complete a required background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• If applicable, comply with Military Selective Service registration requirements.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date; Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by that date.

Responsibilities

• Perform program support functions for Agency office programs and activities.
• Serve as a technical lead for lower-graded assistants and clerks and ensure continuity and uniformity of clerical procedures.
• Collect, compile, and track data and statistical information supporting Agency program operations.
• Maintain automated systems containing program-specific data, including progress reports, funding accomplishments, and compliance strategies.
• Coordinate receipt and processing of Freedom of Information Act requests, refer requests to appropriate personnel, and follow up on their 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, including 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 when required.
• Travel to meetings, conferences, or other locations as requested; travel may include temporary duty away from the duty station.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Related non-federal experience or qualifying retired uniformed-service experience may, at management discretion and subject to criteria, count toward annual leave accrual eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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