Education Program Administrator

Summary

This position is part of the ADD Navajo, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Education Program Administrator you will be responsible for the instructional leadership, management, administration, oversight and operating efficiency and effectiveness of assigned BIE education programs.

Duties

• As a Education Program Administrator, GS-1710-15, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision: Reports to the Associate Deputy Director (ADD), Navajo Schools; will be responsible for the management of the Education Resource Center (ERC). Directs and administers the Federal government education treaty and/or education trust responsibilities to the Indian people. Leads and oversees hiring, training and retention, to ensure core instructional programs are scientifically research based and supplemental programs are appropriately aligned with the ERC to achieve academic excellence at all BIE operated schools and/or Tribally Controlled Schools. Ensures safe and secure schools; develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures, and processes to address violence, drugs, continuity of operations, and over student safety. Functions at the executive level with Federal, Tribal, State, and other local governments; Contacts will also include business organizations, universities, media, interest groups, members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and public and private citizens. Maintains a close working relationship with tribal officials; communicates and/or interprets programs and policies affecting Indian education programs.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: that was supplemented by professional teaching or staff experience at the elementary or secondary levels that demonstrated thorough knowledge of the operation of educational programs at the elementary or secondary levels, and completion of at least one semester or the equivalent of graduate-level course work in school administration or school management, and/or curriculum development. OR Possession of a permanent license or certificate for school administrator (either elementary or secondary) issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or one of the territories or possessions of the United States. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. GS-15: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that includes: Provided instructional leadership, direction, management, administration and oversight in the operation of a large education program or school system; developed plans and executed Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and other initiatives designed to provide maximum and optimal education services to the Indian students focusing on improved student academic achievement; developed, monitored, and implemented a sanctions and rewards program for schools that failed or succeeded in achieving academic excellence; developed and administered policies on hiring and curriculum management; developed and recommended educational and operating policies; wrote and implemented policies, procedures and processes to address violence, drugs, continuity of operations, and overall student safety. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level. Learn more about what is time-in grade. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

EDUCATION: Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, credit hours, major, and grade-point average or class ranking, degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. DOE (click here) in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. (click here).

How to apply

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EMPLOYMENT STATUS. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, require reasonable accommodation in the application process, or an applicant with a disability, please contact Jennifer Lauters at 703-381-2009 or [email protected] for alternate application instructions. Notification to Applicants: Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.