Federal

Business Technician

Bureau of Indian Education ยท Department of the Interior
๐Ÿ“ Houck, Arizona CE-2 $22 - $31/hr
Posted: Feb 9, 2026 Deadline: Feb 13, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

This position is part of the Pine Springs Day School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Business Technician you will be responsible for serving as critical administrative support in a BIE School or Facilities location on or near the Reservation. This position requires a YEAR LONG CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis. This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.

Qualifications

Basis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Applications may be further evaluated by subject matter expert. The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present information in a neat and orderly fashion. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements contained in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561 described below. Education & Experience Requirement: Level 02: Must have High School or General Equivalency Development diploma AND three years of related experience OR an Associate Degree OR 60 college semester hours in related field AND one year of related experience Related field of study may include administrative technical areas (e.g., human resources, accounting, management, etc.) which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in supportive administrative role. Per Job Category Standard #072, Related Experience must be equivalent to lower level of difficulty in a technical area. Representative technical areas may include bookkeeping, budget, finance, purchasing, human resources, administration, clerical, etc. For Level 02, related work experience equivalent to level 01 or GS-03 level of difficulty. Per 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 - Creditable Experience - must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category, may be credited. Human Resources Office will consider paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Major Duties

As a Business Technician CE 0303-2, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Business Technician is responsible for providing a variety of technical and clerical services in support of school operations and positions may have a specialty (e.g., finance, human resources, etc). Overall the incumbent supports school operations by being responsible/assisting in short- and long-term planning and coordinating of personnel, budget activities, fund management, automated data processing, travel, public information, and other varied activities related to school operations. Responsible for coordinating personnel matters with Human Resources Office including organizational chart, recruitment, contract renewal, separating employees, timesheets, employee inquiries, etc. Maintains and executes the approved budgets, apportionments, and operating programs by maintaining day to day obligation and expenditure ledgers for school accounts. Provides upon request, financial data, and status reports. Prepares and/or receives a variety of obligation/action documents including requisitions, purchase orders, travel authorizations, vouchers, requests for training, and other fiscal documents for the supervisor's approval. Prepares and maintains variety of records, reports, files, and correspondence, as required. Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and bureau regulations regarding compliance and records management.

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicant is responsible for reading the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections for accuracy and completeness of application. 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://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency. 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. 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. This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act. Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. Probationary period is three full contract terms during which your fitness and continued employment will be evaluated. Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive nor career status.

Education

To meet the education requirements, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts. Officials and unofficial transcripts (photocopy or original) may be submitted. Advisement or web-printouts are NOT acceptable. Official transcripts are REQUIRED UPON SELECTION. NOTE: Be sure to check that official transcripts are not locked or encrypted when uploaded AND that ALL pages (including transcript key) are viewable. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. For further information on creditable education visit: Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions | U.S. Department of Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

How You Will Be Evaluated

Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. To determine if you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your application to determine your level of experience. Basis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated and ranked based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected in the assessment questionnaire. Applicants will be further evaluated according to the degree to which they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as listed below. The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present information in a neat and orderly fashion. You will be evaluated for this job based on meeting qualifications of education and experience plus a Structured Resume Review. Your applications will be further evaluated according to the degree to which you possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as listed in the competencies below. Subject Matter Experts will review your resume to evaluate your possession of competencies; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide comprehensive, concise, and accurate information in your application packet.The Structured Resume Review is an assessment which measures an applicant's possession of critical competencies that are required to successfully perform the job. The competencies for this position are identified below: Accountability Computer Skills Customer Service Planning and Evaluating Principles of Finance Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration. Errors or omissions may affect your qualification. Providing inaccurate information on application for Federal position could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action. To preview the questionnaire, click here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12880719

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Pay Setting: Pay setting is determined AFTER selection process and in compliance with personnel provision outlined in 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 and HR Policy Memos. Human Resources Office evaluates education and experience for appropriate credit of increments to be added to the Base Increment of 01. Per 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 - Creditable Experience - must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category, may be credited. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.to be considered for pay with enough details. If selected, we may request an updated resume with more than 2-pages. (Maximum number of years creditable for pay setting is 20).

How to Apply

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/13/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. In writing your resume, please be clear and specific. We will NOT make assumptions regarding your experience and/or employment status. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you encounter issues during the online application process, please contact Valland Sage at 405-247-4193 or [email protected].

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Resumes MUST NOT EXCEED TWO single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOS) 2. Resume must list High School or GED diploma school name student name date diploma received 3. College Transcripts (copies of unofficial or official) must clearly list the following school name student name type of degree conferred date degree conferred 4. If claiming Indian Preference, Form BIA 4432. 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.NOTE: Veterans Preference is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561, upon selection you may submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) for Human Resources Office to consider for service computation date purposes. Current or Former Federal Employment is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561. Upon selection, you may submit a copy of the most recent SF-50 for Human Resources Office to consider impact to pay or service computation date purposes. NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, education, or licensure. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Business Technician position at Bureau of Indian Education?
The salary range for this position is $22 - $31/hr. This is a CE-2 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Business Technician job located?
This position is located in Houck, Arizona. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Basis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Applications may be further evaluated by subject matter expert. The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present inform...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 13, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does CE-2 mean?
CE-2 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.