Department of the Interior structures its Senior Executive Service (SES) positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a category 4 position. The minimum pay for this position is $186,207. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. This position is subject to Indian Preference. Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.
The position is located in the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs (ASIA) at the Department of the Interior (Department) and reports to the the Deputy Assistant Secretary - Management. The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: Effectively carries out the functions necessary for developing policies and procedures concerning all aspects of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and for direction/oversight of the implementation of all provisions of the Act.
Provides executive direction for all of Indian Affairs national Indian gaming programmatic initiatives, policies, practices, and operational guidance. Defines needs and requirements and creates solutions to implement, develop, and sustain policies, programs, and activities related to Indian gaming in compliance with the Act and other related laws. Provides direction and supervision to Indian gaming supervisors in the Bureau.
Provides programmatic leadership to tribal leaders and tribal councils on gaming-related activities. Serves as advisor to the Assistant Secretary on the full range of Indian gaming issues, including, but not limited to, tribal/state compacts, per capita distributions of gaming revenues, and requests to take land into trust for the purpose of conducting gaming.
Ensures definitive review of these and other complex and interrelated gaming issues and provides resolution for final approval of the Assistant Secretary. Represents the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary on all Indian gaming matters and serves as Indian Affairs primary contact within and outside the Department on such matters.
Maintains necessary liaison with Congress, OMB, GAO, Department of the Treasury, National Indian Gaming Commission, other government agencies, state and local governments, national and international groups, and Indian Tribes.
Ensures proactive coordination/communication on emerging issues and keeps Indian Affairs senior management closely informed of matters of concern such as Congressional inquiries, developments related to other Federal components, state concerns, and tribal issues. Develops and maintains relations throughout the gaming arena to identify matters of mutual concern and to pursue mutually productive courses of action.
If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. We recommend that your resume includes examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.
There is no educational requirement for this position.
david_weis@ios.doi.gov · 202-304-0750
This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $186207 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-17.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
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