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 well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.
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. 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.
School Maintenance Worker performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive, and clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.
Performs a variety of duties at buildings, facilities and grounds at an off-reservation boarding school. Buildings include ten residence halls, academic classrooms, kitchen and dining facility, gymnasium, auditorium, several offices, warehouse and storage sheds.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems, reporting any abnormalities and hazards immediately to the Supervisor.
• Reviews work order assignments. Discusses specific work requests with the Supervisor, as needed, making sure orders have been written and approved before performing tasks, except in emergency situations. Completes work assigned.
• Maintains the physical facilities of the school by performing a wide variety of general upkeep and repair tasks, including but not limited to: replacing light bulbs, ceiling and floor tile replacement, roof and drain cleaning and repairs, servicing lock and hardware devices, welding, repairing, and replacing window screens, mirror cutting and replacements, wall repairs including patching and painting, boarding up and replacement of broken or damaged windows/doors, etc.
• Operates and maintains in a safe and operational condition all tools and equipment necessary to carry out job functions and responsibilities. efficiency.
• Ensures and follows all applicable proper safety procedures when operating equipment and complies with all fire, safety, health, and environmental regulations and laws such as OSHA and EPA.
• Maintains inventory and an adequate supply of parts and supplies frequently used in repairs, maintenance, and janitorial duties.
• The incumbent selects the tools necessary and decides on the methods and techniques to use in order to carry out and complete the task as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.
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.
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.
High School or GED diploma is required.
Level 02 incumbent must have a minimum of one year’s experience in general maintenance or related work, demonstrating skill in at least three skill/craft areas.
May be required to operate various motor vehicles as an incidental duty. Must possess and maintain as a condition of employment a valid states driver’s license. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license and government travel may result in dismissal from government service.
Will be required as a condition of employment to have an annual physical. Incumbents may be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
The incumbent is subject to background investigations.
Incumbent must be able to lift over 50 pounds and be in excellent physical condition.
Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read printed material the size of typewritten characters without strain, is required.
Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid is required.
An amputation of arm, hand, leg or foot will not disqualify applicants. It may be necessary that such condition be compensated with use of satisfactory prosthesis that does not create safety hazard for self or others.
Must have mental and emotional stability.
Incumbent will perform duties both outdoors and inside of buildings. May be required to climb up and complete work on scaffolds and ladders. The incumbent may perform work, which occasionally requires to be in a stretched, cramped or awkward position. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and work for short periods of time in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
SPECIAL REFERENCE:
The Investigative Process for Public Trust Positions: Background investigations for public trust positions are conducted to gather information to determine whether applicants are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the U.S. The information that provided on the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (SF-85P) and the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) may be confirmed during the investigation. The investigation may extend beyond the time covered by this form, when necessary to resolve issues.
The applicant's current employer may be contacted as part of the investigation, although the applicant may have previously indicated on applications or other forms that the applicant did not want the current employer to be contacted. If the applicant has a security freeze on their consumer or credit report file, then the agency may not be able to complete the investigation, which can adversely affect the applicant's eligibility for a public trust position or the ability to obtain Federal or contract employment. To avoid such delays, the applicant must request that the consumer reporting agencies lift the freeze in these instances.
In addition to the questions on the SF-85P, inquiry also is made about the applicant's adherence to security requirements, the applicant honesty and integrity, falsification, misrepresentation, and any other behavior, activities, or associations that tend to demonstrate a person is not reliable, trustworthy, or loyal.
After a suitability /fitness determination is made, the applicant may also be subject to continuous vetting which may include periodic reinvestigations to ensure the employee is continuing suitability for employment.
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.
NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 09/12/24 - 03:30 pm, Pacific.
CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL
3700 CHEMAWA ROAD NE
SALEM, OR 97305
For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: COURTNEY BLACKLOCK-SNAPP, BUSINESS TECHNICIAN, 503-399-5721 EXT 1224
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the closing date & time of the announcement.
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 accepts telefaxed applications.
Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and will NOT be considered.
This office does NOT accept applications via e-mail.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant.