CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE (OA), GS-0962-6/7 at New Town

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.

CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE (OA), GS-0962-6/7, #4900007, 

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Great Plains Region, Ft. Berthold Agency,

Deputy Superintendent - Trust Services, Probate and Estate Services,

New Town, North Dakota

 

GS-07 $38,790 - $50,431 Per Annum

GS-06 $34,907 - $45,376 Per Annum

 

NOTE:  TRAVEL AND RELOCATIONEXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED.  ANYRELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THERESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

 

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification of Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles that are not currently employed with the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).

 

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran’s preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 for verification of eligibility. For more information, click here: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/index.aspx#veoa

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED.
• A BACKGROUND SECURITY INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW HIRES.
• APPOINTMENT MAY INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
• APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE OR BY FAX.

DUTIES:Back to top

NOTE: If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition under the Merit Promotion Program at such time as performance and qualification requirements are met and classification review discloses the duties being performed properly warrant classification to the next higher grade level.

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

 

Incumbent provides assistance to the Probate Specialist in preparation of estate planning and drafting of wills, life estates, codicils, revocations of wills, etc.

Maintains statistical records on estate planning, estate administration, will drafting summary distributions and automated probate tracking systems.

Changes appropriate records (manual and automated) to reflect changes in records as a result of Orders issued by the Administrative Law Judges or Attorney Decision Makers, and prepares necessary and proper documentation for distribution of trust assets to close estate accounts.

Assists in the preparation, proper assembly and transmittal of all documents required including heirship data required by regulations or requested for probate purposes.

Receives calls and visitors and answers inquiries from owners of trust and restricted land regarding rules governing probate.

Types correspondence, reports, memorandum, and assembles outgoing material and documents according to policy and procedures. Files and maintains probate records in accordance with Indian Affairs Manual (IAM) and other instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, GS-0962).

 

GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level.  Examples of specialized experience may include assisting probate specialists in the preparation of guidance in estate planning and drafting of wills, life estates, codicils, revocations of wills, prepare necessary and proper documentation for distribution of trust assets to close estate accounts, assemble outgoing material according to policy procedures, files and maintains probate records. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience).

 

GS-6: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level.  Examples of specialized experience may include assisting probate specialists by providing assistance in support of probate processes; maintain data tracking system; prepare necessary and proper documentation for distribution of trust assets to close estate accounts, assemble outgoing material according to policy procedures, files and maintains probate records; assisting with incoming and outgoing mail. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience). 

 

PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:  In addition to meeting the experience or education requirements, applicants must show possession of typing and office automation skills.  Applicants may meet the typing requirement by passing the appropriate test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificate by the Office of Personnel Management local office or by self-certifying their proficiency.

 

 

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

 

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework under any circumstances.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

As part of the application process, you are required to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

 

• KNOWLEDGE IN APPLYING, STANDARDIZED RULES, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING PROBATE ISSUES.
• KNOWLEDGE OF FORMS AND LEGAL EFFECTS OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PROBATES.
• SKILL IN OPERATING PERSONAL COMPUTERS APPLICABLE TO ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS.
• ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY.

 

We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your resume, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.

 

Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: New Town, Company: Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs.