Bureau of Indian Affairs

As of Wildland Fire, the incumbent is responsible for the policy development and management of fire and aviation programs in accordance with BIA's goals and objectives. The Assistant Director will ensure that proper measures are designed and implemented to improve the safety of all firefighters (ground and air) and that proper linkages exist between policy and operational activities directly related to firefighting safety. The Assistant Bureau Director represents the BIA Director, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs and, upon request, the Secretary of the Interior on fire and aviation management matters involving tribal lands. The Assistant Director provides the DBD Trust Services and BIA Director with substantive policy guidance on evaluation, assessment and studies relating to these programs. Through interdisciplinary task forces and coordination, develops recommendations for BIA and the DOI, which establish and implement the long-term vision of the DOI Leadership in wildland fire management. Ensures that the BIA plays a major role in identifying research needs; providing international technical assistance; developing technical and educational publications and materials; developing training for employees and affected publics; enhancing recruitment, orientation and retention of diverse, high quality, highly motivated fire and aviation personnel and other activities. The Assistant Bureau Director establishes policy direction for BIA fire and aviation management programs. Reviews and approves policies, programs, and regulations proposed for these programs for the protection and enhancement of resources on tribal reserved interests for the Federal Government. Ensures that fire management is incorporated into decisions related to management of healthy rangelands, weed control, land use planning and other activities. Coordinates the DOI-wide implementation of audit and study recommendations regarding the fire and aviation programs. Keeps DOI leadership and the BIA Director/Deputy Directors apprised of all policies, procedures and recommendations regarding fire and aviation programs on tribal lands. Ensures that evaluations of fire and aviation program are conducted, as needed, to maintain the highest quality.

Apply Here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/612566600   The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: Provides expert counsel to the Assistant Secretary and the Director and other high ranking officials within the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs in formulating the policy and strategy which will guide the formulation of funding requests to the Department, Office of Management and Budget, and the Congress. Advises the Director, BIA on policy and program issues related to the budget of the Bureau. Formulates strategic and annual plans and budget with goals, objectives, and milestones, performance standards and measurement systems. Advises other senior executives on budget issues and coordinates with and supports other offices of the Office of the Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs and the Bureau of lndian Affairs Directs the presentation and preparation of budget estimates and justifications to the department, 0MB, and Congress. Manages the OMB "pass back" process for the Bureau making recommendations about items to be appealed.Prepares witnesses for Congressional hearings, serves as a witness when necessary, and coordinates alI communication in the appropriation process, including planning, formulation, presentation, justification and execution of the President's Budget for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Develops or reviews all formal communication with the Congress during the appropriation process. lnterprets appropriation bill and report language and prepares allotments to SES-level Bureau managers, providing appropriate instructions regarding limitations, special requirements and directives. Interfaces with all levels of management within the Department, Office of Management and Budget and other Federal agencies on issues of budget development, presentation and execution. Represents the Assistant Secretary/Bureau before the Congress on key matters concerning fiscal policy, serving as key spokesperson and liaison on all budgetary matters. As the principal Budget Officer, this position oversees the budget staff in headquarters. This incumbent carries out these duties assisted by three supervisory budget analysts who serve as the Bureau's Budget Execution and Budget Formulation Officers, and a budget staff of approximately 40 employees.

As a Deputy Associate Chief Information Officer SL-2210-00, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides leadership and strategic direction to bureau Information Technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support. Building relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources and solutions. Development of Indian Affairs' IT operating plan for bureau-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT. Manages the records, privacy and FOIA programs, and any IT services or operations assigned to the bureau Stays current in new technologies and platforms; identified merging technologies for adoption, integration and introduction within the bureau and/or Department to ensure IT Capabilities respond to the needs of the enterprise's mission objective while minimizing duplication.

The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. Provides thought leadership and strategic direction for all Indian Affairs, including the Bureaus of Indian Affairs; Indian Education; and Trust Fund Administration's information technology (IT) operations, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, re-engineering business processes, networks, sourcing alternatives, and computer and auxiliary operations and support. 2. Leads the Indian Affairs bureaus' Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) implementation, which seeks to strengthen authority over information management and technology (IMT) and supports the implementation of the DOI-wide FITARA plan. 3. Partners with program and Indian Affairs leadership to define technology strategy in support of their mission objectives and operational strategy and to facilitate delivery thereof. 4. Builds relationships and creates synergies across the enterprise to enable cost-effective and innovative shared technology, resources, and solutions. 5. Develops the annual IT operating plan for Indian Affairs-wide IT spending and develops the annual expense and capital expenditure budget for IMT. 6. Serves on the executive leadership team to ensure integration with mission priorities. Coordinates Indian Affairs' IMT governance in accordance with appropriate IMT consolidation plans.

Responsible for representing the Bureau on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior in its interaction with Tribal, State, and local governments, other Federal agencies, and the general public within their jurisdiction, oversight responsibility in the application and implementation of overall policies and programs at the region, agency and field offices, providing technical advice and review, evaluating performance, coordinating those features of Bureau programs which extend beyond the jurisdiction of a single agency or field office, making final decisions on behalf of the Department as delegated by the Secretary and recommending to Headquarters revisions of policies, programs, procedures, and regulations. Serves as a representative of the U.S. Government in carrying out the Government-to-Government relationship with the Federally recognized Tribes in the Region, assuring that Tribal enactments and budgets are processed according to authorized, governing Tribal resolutions and organic documents, Federal laws, regulations and Bureau policy. Serves as the principal advisor to BIA/AS-IA Headquarters on delegated programs and responsibilities under the Region's purview and auspices, including the Government-to- Government relationship with the sovereign Tribal Governments in the Region. Maintains close working relationships with Tribal groups and Indian leaders, and elected Tribal officials soliciting their opinions and attitudes on matters of importance to them and to the Bureau. Provides assistance to and counsels with Tribal leaders and Tribal groups in the development of programs for the improvement of the social and economic status of the Indians, and in the development of legislative programs designed for the benefit of Indian self-determination and self-government. Carries out a public relations program within the Region and adjoining jurisdictions through participation in civic and community organizations in order to acquaint the non-Indian communities with the mission and objectives of the Bureau and the accomplishments of the Indian people. Represents the BIA with authority to speak for the Director on all activities that promote or facilitate the accomplishment of BIA objectives. Manages funds, personnel, information, property, and projects for all organizations under the purview of the Regional Director within designated line authority. Actively and personally supports the Equal Opportunity Program in day-to-day activities. Ensures fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the recruitment and selection of candidates for appointments to positions. Provides oversight and direction on planning of annual audits and reviews with Tribes and Tribal organizations to be performed to provide adequate oversight of Bureau programs and operations. Considers risk and vulnerabilities to waste, fraud and abuse, conformance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular(s), and Bureau policies and procedures.