Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, OJS, Internal Affairs Division in Bismarck, North Dakota. IAD investigates all allegations of criminal and non-criminal misconduct against Indian County law enforcement, detention officers, and non-commissioned BIA Officers and tribal personnel employed by tribal governments that receive federal funding to operate law enforcement initiatives, criminal investigations, and detention programs. Responsibilities Serves as an Assistant to the Chief, Internal Affairs and is responsible for the review and investigation of all complaints against Law Enforcement officers. Provides advice and makes recommendations to the Chief of Internal Affairs on various matters regarding the operation and management of the BIA's Internal Affairs program. Supervises criminal investigators by structuring and assigning work based on priorities and deadlines; keeping subordinates informed on issues and decisions affecting them; scheduling and granting leave; appraising performance and issuing corrective actions; issuing of awards; hearing and resolving complaints and identifying and providing training needs. Provides training, instruction, and /or guidance to internal and external law enforcement personnel for the purpose of outlining policies and procedures on internal affairs related subjects. Develops and implements an effective integrity and ethics training program for all trainees of the Indian Police Academy, and other law enforcement programs. Assists in the development of budget estimates, determines future budget requirements and prepares justifications for departmental purchases. Reviews, advises and monitors departmental and budgetary goals. Develops and maintains effective communication with other Federal, local, state and Tribal law enforcement agencies, in coordinating cross-jurisdictional or cooperative agreements, and/or develop information related to misconduct by law enforcement and corrections personnel. Testifies in Federal, tribal, and state courts on criminal matters arising out of internal affairs investigations and at disciplinary/adverse personnel action hearings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards). GS-13 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: 1) conducting criminal or administrative investigations to determine criminal violations or employee misconduct; 2) acting as a lead or conducting program or project reviews; 3) conducting or providing instruction and/or training to law enforcement personnel; 4) acting as a liaison with other law personnel and/or agencies; and 5) testifying in a Federal, State, local and/or tribal courts or hearings on criminal investigations and/or internal affairs investigations. This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment. FIREARMS REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child; or 8) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Education Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Bismarck, North Dakota. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.