V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T
POSITION TITLE & GRADE: BUSINESS TECHNICIAN D54H25-003
CE-0303/02 Announcement Number
LOCATION: Department of Interior, BIE Tohono O’odham High School, Sells Arizona November 16, 2011
Opening Date
Salary Range: $17.00- $24.16per Hour
Contract Information: This is a Year Long Contract Education Position under P.L. 95-561 Open until Filled
Closing Date
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement. E-mailed
applications/resumes will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian
Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 472). Verification Form BIA 4432 MUST BE submitted with the application if claiming Indian
Preference. Indian preference eligible that are not currently employed in the Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted
Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A). Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (status or reinstatement in the
absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard
to race, color, sex, religion, national origin or other non-merit factors.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Business Technician, at the 02 level is a paraprofessional position. The incumbent will work
under the direction of the Principal, Tohono O’odham High School, who will give close supervision and technical assistance on an
ongoing basis. The Business Technician performs work involved in providing or obtaining a variety of essential management services
for the school. Any combination of the following services or similar/related activities may be involved: funds management, personnel
management, and procurement, data processing, travel and transportation management. The Business Technician assists and
advises the organization in matters pertaining to educational business and administrative management services. The Business
Technician will also be responsible for coordination Federal Education Programs, i.e., ISEP Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title VII, Facilities
Management etc., will also be responsible for USDA Reimbursements.
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Pay Level: 02
An applicant may qualify at Level 02:
a.) Associates Degree or 60 college semester hours (in related field) and one (1) year related experience OR
b.) High school or GED and three (3) years related experience.
In Addition: Must have a valid driver license is required. A valid state license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
A valid state diver’s license is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Failure to do so will result in dismissal
from Government Services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten
characters are require, glasses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required. In most
instances, an amputation of arm, had, let or foot will not disqualify and applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this
condition be compensated by use of satisfactory prosthesis. In addition, applicant must have mental and emotional stability.
United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
TOHONO O’ODHAM HIGH SCHOOL
HC 01, BOX 8513
SELLS, ARIZONA 85634
PHONE: (520)362-2400 FAX: (520) 362 2256
HOW TO APPLY: Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned. This office will fax vacancy
announcements and accept telefaxed applications. APPLICANT’S QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE EVALUATED SOLELY ON THE
INFORAMTION SUBMITTED BY THEM IN THEIR APPLICATIONS. Applications mailed using Government Postage and/or
envelopes are in violation of OPM and Postal regulations and will not be considered. Person submitting incomplete applications will be
given credit only for the information they provide. It is to your advantage to read the “HOW TO APPLY” section of the OF-612,
“Applying for a Federal Job” which contains guidance on the information to be included in your application/resume. The following forms
must be submitted in order to have a complete application. Applications should be made directly to:
Tohono O’odham High School, HC 01 Box 8513, Sells Arizona 85634
1. Applicants may file using an (OF-612, Application for Federal Employment, a resume or any other written format of the
applicant’s choice. In addition to the OF-612, applications, resumes or other written formats MUST CONTAIN: Job
announcement number, Education, Work Experience (Position Title, Employment Dates (Mth/Yr), Salary) and Supervisor’s
name and telephone number. Also include information on other job qualification and references. Application or resume must
have original signature and current date, available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp.
2. Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must
be completed by the appropriate official with the federally-recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No
other form will be accepted.
3. College Transcripts
4. Copy of most current SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, current or former Federal employees.
5. Form DD-214, if claiming Veteran’s preference.
6. Applicant Screening Questionnaire
7. Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record available
At http://www.usa-federal-forms.com/gsa-gsa.html.
8. Three personal references with names, addresses and telephone number.
9. Three employer references with names, addresses and telephone number.
In addition to the above, forms SF 85-P (Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions) and SF 87 (Fingerprint chart), will also be required
upon hire.
SPECIAL REFERENCE:
Relocation expenses will not be paid
Government housing is not available
All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to complete the certification document to confirm their
selective service status.
Upon selection, selectee will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306. A background security
investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Position is subject to an intense pre-employment background investigation. A 3 year probationary period will be imposed on
any new appointee or current employee who is appointed/promoted as a result of selection for this position.
This position will be filled by contract under P.L. 95-561.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision is granting reasonable accommodation
will be on a case-by-case basis.
For Additional Information contact Huberta Lewis Telephone: 602-265-1592