Summary This position in the Office of Tribal Programs, Alaska Area Native Health Service (AANHS), Anchorage, Alaska. The purpose of the position is to provide staff expertise, technical advice and assistance to tribes to promote the successful implementation and maintenance of P.L. 93-638 Title I contracts and Title V compacts in Alaska. Serves as the program official for assigned Tribal Management Grants. Responsibilities There are 2 Positions / 1 Filled. Provides all required functions for the successful implementation and administration of awards under the Act. Awards include contracts, compacts, funding agreements and grants. Serves as the program official for assigned Tribal Management Grants. Assists in the initial financial review of all Title V Compacts and Funding Agreements (FA) in Alaska to validate the amounts of funding specified for each FA. Participates in pre-negotiations and final negotiations, prepares notes of agreements reached during both. The notes are part of the Area backup for agreements reached during negotiations and are routinely used during the in-depth review of proposed FAs. The notes are available to the supervisor/ALN to support agreements reached. Performs an in-depth review of proposed Funding Agreements (FA), advises the supervisor and/or the Agency Lead Negotiator (ALN) of inconsistencies with negotiated agreements or errors; follows-up on recommended changes. Receives fund allocation documents and prepares FA amendments. Responsible for entering financial data into IHS Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG) database, assuring amendments are within available funding or other authority to amend the FA. Some amendments require specific language and/or must follow the FA provision which requires award signature concurring with the special requirements. The incumbent will respond to varied and complex questions about specific financial data in the database. The database is available to all awardees and must contain the latest financial information. Performs Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) function for assigned contracts. Provides technical assistance on tribal programs, services, functions and activity (PSFA) management and advice and assistance to Title I awardees considering conversion to a Title V Compact and FA. Provides background (from existing documentation) and guidance to Area staff on assigned contracts and compacts. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performs an in-depth review of proposed Funding agreements (FA) and advises the supervisor or the Agency Lead Negotiator (ALN) of inconsistencies with negotiated agreements; follows up on recommended changes. Receives fund allocation documents and prepares FA amendments. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/31/2025 The following cut-off dates will be used for this announcement. A cut-off date establishes an early consideration period. All applications received by the cut-off date that meet the minimum qualifications and are eligible for referral will be referred to the hiring manager thereafter. Qualifications along with other requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the cut-off date. Your submitted application may be edited beyond each cut-off date. However, edits made beyond each cut-off date will move your application to the next cut-off period. Cut-off Dates: Group 1: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 12/11/2024 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 12/21//2024 Group 2: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 12/22//2024 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 01/04/2025 Group 3: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 01/05/2025 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 01/18/2025 Group 4: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 01/19/2025 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 01/31/2025 Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit Additional Information This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position has promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
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