SOCIAL WORKER, GS-0185-9/11 in Albuquerque, New Mexico For Sale

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.   Vacancy ID: xxxx99   Social Worker, GS-185-9/11, #xxxx070A DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF iNDIAN aFFAIRS, sOUTHEWEST rEGION, MESCALERO Agency, BRANCH OF SOCIAL SERVICES, MESCALERO, NM   GS-9:   $47,448 - $61,678 PER ANNUM GS-11: $57,408 - $74,628 PER ANNUM   NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES INCLUDING REIMBURSABLE REAL ESTATE EXPENSES WILL BE AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS.  GOVERNMENT HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.  INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of xxxx (Title 25, USC, Section 472. Verification of Form BIA-xxxx 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.xxxx(A(7. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles in the absence of a qualified Indian Preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50B, as proof  http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/index.aspx#veoa   VETERANS PREFERENCE: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, xxxx; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, xxxx and January 2, xxxx, regardless of where the person served; or, served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran. KEY REQUIREMENTSUS CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED. BACKGROUND SECURITY INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HIRES. APPOINTMENT MAY INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE OR BY FAX (478 757-xxxx. 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 is responsible for implementation of Agency's overall child protection program and objectives through full time activity.  ·         Provides child welfare services, including protective services to children in their homes to abused, neglected, dependent, pre-delinquent, and delinquent children; arranges for foster home and institutional placement as a treatment plan.  ·         Determines eligibility and arranges for assistance in accordance with manual regulations and objectives ·         Coordinates child protection services with Tribal Court when legal recourse is involved.  ·         Cooperates with public health agencies in planning implementing medical care and treatment of abused children.  ·         Provides technical assistance to tribal contractors on child protection teams and ensures membership on the Agency level child protection team. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions and Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-xxxx: Social Work Series.   BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree in Social Work.  Must fulfill all of the requirements for the MASTER’S DEGREE in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.   ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: In addition to meeting the basic entry level qualification requirements, applicants must have the following:   GS-9: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 grade level OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s degree equivalent graduate degree.   GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree received and is accurate.   SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s to perform successfully the duties of the position.  To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.  Implementation of child protection program, child welfare services working with Tribal courts.   PROMOTION POTENTIAL:  If this position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next higher grade level will be processed without 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. EDUCATION: Degree in Social Work.  Must fulfill all of the requirements for the MASTER’S DEGREE in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.  Please submit a copy of your transcripts. 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.   OTHER: Incumbent is required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.  Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form xxxx and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.   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 of Policies and Regulations related to Social Services. Knowledge in Social Casework, Child Welfare, Family Services, and Community organizations. Knowledge of Tribal Services, Cultures, forms of Government, Policies, and Economic and Social Structures. Knowledge of Eligibility criteria of Federal, State, County and Community based programs.   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. BENEFITS:Back to top The Bureau of Indian Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc OTHER INFORMATION: CTAP & ICTAP APPLICANTS: Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP participants who are well qualified may apply for this position. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, an applicant must provide written notification that they will be losing their current federal position. To be eligible for consideration under ICTAP, an applicant must provide proof that they have lost their federal position within the last year. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For more information regarding CTAP & ICTAP, please visit  http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp   NOTICE TO MALE APPLICANTS: Section xxxx of the Defense Authorization Act of xxxx, prohibits any male born after December 31, xxxx, from being appointed to a position in an executive agency if he has knowingly and willfully failed to register with the Selective Service System. Male applicants born after December 31, xxxx, will be required to complete a certification document to confirm their Selective Service registration status, if selected for appointment.