Extension CEU Director

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Extension CEU Director to the goals and objectives of SIPI through grant writing, planning, delivering, reporting, training and evaluating research-based culturally relevant extension and continuing education programming related to agriculture, natural resources, workforce development and community development for tribal communities.

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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• A. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. - OR - B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the following Minimum Qualifications requirements: 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-12:

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal service.

Examples include

• designs, delivers, and evaluates continuing education and workforce training programs;
• Manages budgets, grants, agreements, and other resources that support program operations;
• Identifies workforce and community training needs and creates relevant education and training solutions;
• Coordinates instructors, subject-matter experts, facilities, technology, and schedules to ensure smooth program delivery;
• Tracks program results, participant outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to improve future offerings;
• Builds and maintains partnerships with Tribal governments, agencies, schools, businesses, and community organizations;
• Advises leadership on program development, resource needs, partnerships, and strategic direction.

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