Training Instructor (Industrial Arts) Chemawa Indian School

Position Title and Grade: Training Instructor (Industrial Arts), CY-1712-03

Position Information: School Year Calendar (Full Time Seasonal)

Salary Range: $22.12 to $35.17 per hour (BIE Education Pay Schedule: based on education and Experience)

Location: Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Education, Phoenix Education Resource Center-BOS Chemawa Indian School, Salem, Oregon

Announcement Number: CIS-2002

Issuing Date: 02/06/2020

Closing Date: 02/28/2020

The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic wellbeing and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The training instructor provides direct delivery of instruction or training services of a nonprofessional nature. Instructions involve occupational, trade, craft, or other subjects such as wood shop. The duties will require a thorough working knowledge of the subjects to be taught and a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction. Instructors are required to develop or review special subject matter course materials, training aids, and manuals for training programs as well as instruct the programs. The duties will also include instruction in the use of tools of the occupation, trade, craft, etc.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 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 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, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: 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 in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Level 03- Training Instructor: Bachelor’s Degree in related field; OR High School Graduate and five years related experience. Related experience is defined as practical experience in occupation, trade, craft or subject appropriate to the position to be filled. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field to be taught will also meet full qualifications for the position at the 03 Level.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Study successfully completed above high school level, including appropriate vocational schools, may be substituted for experience at the rate of one academic year of study for 9 months of experience, provided such study included at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in a subject directly related to the particular subject matter or functional option for which the applicant is being considered. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required. In most instances, an amputation of arm, hand, leg, or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated by use of satisfactory prosthesis. In addition, applicants must have mental and emotional stability. Some positions require physical activity associated with the training, field travel, and to attend meetings and conferences from the duty station.

BASIS OF RATING: Once the announcement has closed, all applicants for this position will be rated based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected on their resume. The judgement of qualification will be based on materials submitted, therefore, it is the applicants’ advantage to give complete thorough and complete information in a neat and orderly fashion.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

• Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation. This is a Non-Critical Moderate Risk Position subject to a favorable adjudicated background investigation.

• Subject to a probationary period for equivalent to two (2) academic semesters, which may be extended.

• The incumbent is required to drive a motor vehicle to conduct business at field locations. A valid state driver’s license is required. All applicants MUST submit a current GSA Form 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record in order to receive consideration. Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license. All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to complete the certification document to confirm their selective service status.

• Government Housing is NOT available.

• Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.

NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a resume. The following forms listed with an * must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.

1. *Applicants must submit a resume or any other written format of the applicant’s choice. Your resume MUST CONTAIN the following: a. Vacancy Announcement Number b. Job Title c. Duties and Accomplishments d. Employer’s name and address e. Supervisors name and phone number f. Starting and ending date (month and year) g. Hours per week h. Salary

2. *Complete names and telephone numbers of Employer references (must be within the past 5 years) and three (3) personal references. List people who are not related to you and who know you well on a personal basis and know your qualifications and fitness for the kind of job for which you are applying.

3. *College Transcript is required for verification/documentation ad for pay purposes. (If selected, applicant must provide Official College Transcripts.

4. *Copy of Valid State Driver’s License or Commercial Driver’s License.

5. 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.

6. Copy of most recent SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, current or former Federal employees.

7. Applicant Screening Questionnaire, Indian Child Protection Requirement Form, must contain original signature and date. This position is covered by P.L. 101-647, Indian Children Protection Requirements, and persons convicted of crimes enumerated in the law are not eligible for the position. (2019 version) https://bie.edu/HR/Forms/index.htm

8. Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, available at: https://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/117026 , (USE NONFILLABLE PDF VERSION). Optional during the application process; however, selectee will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process.

Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.

• Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.

• This office will accept telefaxed applications.

• Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and not be considered.

• E-mailed applications/resumes will NOT be accepted.

Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the close of business (4:00 pm PST) on the closing date of the announcement.

Chemawa Indian School/Sarah Thies 3700 Chemawa Road NE Salem, Oregon 97305

FAX SIGNED AND DATED APPLICATIONS TO: (503) 399-5870

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Thies PHONE NUMBER: (503) 399-5721 x 1224

For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Sarah Thies; Business Technician/Personnel at (503) 399-5721 x 1224