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The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.
Learn more about this agency10/11/2024 to 11/08/2024
$55,924 - $80,510 per year
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
GS 7 - 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—This position is suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
8
No
No
No
OS-6082-24-CM- 198(DEU)
813850600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All U.S. Citizens
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, DAS - Administrative Services, Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) and Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA), in Arlington, VA.
Work schedule will be split between the Interior Board of Indian Appeals and the Interior Board of Land Appeals based on their needs.
At the full performance level (GS-8) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Maintains a log of incoming appeals and enters appeal information and data in an electronic docket management system. Assigns cases to Administrative Judges or an attorney in accordance with the Boards' procedures.
2. Reviews and evaluates new appeals to determine whether the appeal is timely and includes all necessary certifications and documents. Obtains additional documents and information as needed from other offices, electronic records systems, or online legal databases.
3. Reviews, evaluates, and distributes incoming notices, motions, petitions, and correspondence and enters them into office record keeping systems, including a docket management and e-filing system. Updates the case status as necessary and enters reminders and tasks into the system. Runs the full range of reports authorized by the system.
4. Reviews case records for completeness to ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the appeal have been satisfied, the record is complete, and the appeal is ready for decision.
5. Responds to inquiries from the public and parties regarding the status of appeals and a Board's procedures and appeal regulations. Maintains accurate records of all appeals resolved by the Boards, including compilations of decisions.
6. Performs administrative functions of the office, including the following: using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat to generate the orders, decisions, and other materials related to the activities of a Board; electronically or manually date-stamping filed documents; answering phones; ensuring the office has adequate supplies and that the equipment (such as copiers, shredders, etc.) are maintained in good working order; drafting correspondence, reports, and memoranda; reviewing and distributing mail to appropriate parties; maintaining files. Serves as timekeeper or alternate for the Boards by reviewing and validating time entries.
7. Proofreads and cite-checks the Boards' orders and decisions for legal and factual accuracy to ensure that references to the record and legal citations are accurate and support the findings; also proofreads for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
OS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during and emergency or natural disaster.
Salary Information
GS-07: $55,924- $72,703 per annum
GS-08: $61,933 - $80,510 per annum
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
This vacancy is also announced as OS-6082-24-CM-199(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
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Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
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The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
