Administrative Officer

Join the Indian Health Service as an Administrative Officer, leading essential administrative operations that support high-quality, culturally responsive care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Major duties: Lead supervisors and oversee departmental operations, promoting teamwork, effective staffing, employee satisfaction, EEO practices, and Just Culture principles. Monitor services, compliance, workloads, and performance data; develop measures and implement action plans to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Develop strategic plans, programs, policies, and SOPs; report results to senior leadership, advise staff on procedures, and serve as the HSA liaison. - Manage contracts, compliance, planning, budgets, quality improvement, and reporting. Oversee administrative support, including timekeeping, budgets, training, supplies, personnel documentation, and acting HSA responsibilities. Direct operations, guide supervisors, and lead strategic planning and process improvements using research and best practices. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Requirements: Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.