College Resident Assistant

Summary

This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a College Resident Assistant you will be responsible for providing assistance in the daily operations of the Residential Hall Program.

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Duties

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As a College Resident Assistant, GS-0303-5, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision:

• Participate in promoting student involvement opportunities in various engagements in campus student organizations.
• Assist in planning and implementation of education and recreation programs for residential students.
• Provide guidance regarding college rules, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain administrative documents.
• Monitor student activities to identify problems or potential problems.

Must be available for rotational work assignments and holiday staff coverage. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. Incumbent will be scheduled on rotating shifts as needed to provide residential hall coverage over a 24-hour period, seven days a week, with the possible exception of school breaks.

NOTE: Position is also being advertised competitive announcement number BIE-JCJ DE. For "Status Applicants" who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Be sure to read the '
  
  How to Apply
  
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• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment):
  Incumbent may be 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

GS-05 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that includes:
Enforcing rules or policies governing housing operations; monitor environment to ensure student safety and security; organize or promote recreational activities or events; communicate with other staff to resolve problems; and complete daily forms and logs.

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Four (4) years of education above high school.

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A combination of experience and education. You must have equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience that meets the total experience requirements.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level. Learn more about what is time-in grade.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

EDUCATION: If using education to meet the qualification requirements, transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, credit hours, major, and grade-point average or class ranking, degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. DOE () in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Education completed in foreign colleges or…