National Indian Gaming Commission

Job Title: Director of Public Affairs
Salary Range: $128,082.00 to $160,300.00 / Per Year
Location:  Washington, D.C.
Open Period: Monday, April 4, 2016 to Monday, April 18, 2016
http://www.nigc.gov/utility/nigc-employment-opportunity-director-of-public-affairs

About the Agency
The Commission’s primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA’s goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

The Director of Public Affairs is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all governmental and public interactions for the Commission’s communication programs and activities relating to public, governmental and media relations. The Director of Public Affairs is also responsible for the coordination of daily activities and functions relating to the Division of Public Affairs, including supervision of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, Communication Specialists and collaborations with other staff and Divisions within NIGC.

Duties

• Serves as point of contact, both internally and externally, for all public and governmental communications and interactions; ensures that all such contacts are consistent with overall Agency mission, policy and protocol. Directs and oversees incoming written communications while working with the proper Agency department or division for adequate response.
• Coordinates, on an agency-wide basis, the implementation of policies, criteria, and procedures governing Congressional relations, and other governmental affairs, and media relations.
• On a daily basis keeps the Chief of Staff and other key NIGC officials informed on matters regarding tribal, Congressional, legislative and other governmental and media issues that may impact the Agency or reaction toward NIGC programs and activities.
• Develops, integrates, and monitors plans and programs and tracks associated budget.
• Organizes the formulation, development and presentation of the public message of the NIGC, including preparation and release to the media of press releases, speeches, reports and policy statements.
• Has extensive experience in the development of and understanding of social media and should be able to utilize multiple social media platforms to share and exchange Commission information.

How to Apply
A cover letter, resume and writing sample must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement, April 18, 2016. To apply submit your Cover letter and Resume to: Renee_Fox@NIGC.gov. Questions can be directed to Renee Fox at Renee_Fox@NIGC.gov  or 202-632-7003.

National Indian Gaming Commission

About the Agency
The Commission’s primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA’s goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

How to Apply
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.

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Job Title: Auditor
Job Announcement Number: NIGC-8000-16-EW-010(EXC)
Salary Range: $62,531.00 to $115,867.00 / Per Year
Duty Locations: Portland, OR
Open Period: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 to Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Duties
Major duties at the full performance level include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs audits of class II and class III gaming operation to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), the regulation of the NIGC, and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinance/resolution.
• Serves as the NIGC’s representative with tribal government with respect to gaming matters
• Provides training and technical assistance to tribal governments, tribal regulatory authorities, gaming operation personnel and contract managers to ensure compliance with the IGRA and NIGC regulations.
• Conducts audits to investigate known or alleged violations of the IGRA and NIGC regulations, prepares reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission to hear such matters.
• Coordinates with responsible management officials; and evaluates the validity of tentative findings and recommendations that have been identified.

For details, go to this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433866700

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Job Title: It Specialist (NETWORK)
Job Announcement Number: NIGC-8000-16-EW-008(EXC)
Salary Range: $77,490.00 to $119,794.00/Per Year
Duty Locations: Washington, DC
Open Period: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 to Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Duties
Major duties at the full performance level include but are not limited to:
Duties include analyzing and defining network requirements; defining and maintaining physical network architecture and infrastructure; configuring and optimizing network servers, hubs, routers switches and other network components including desktop workstation O/S and application configuration; analyzing network workload, monitoring network capacity and performance; diagnosing and resolving connectivity problems, making adjustments to ensure proper load balancing; installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices including disaster recovery and continuity of operations policies; documenting network topology and procedures; assisting the NIGC Help Desk with direct user contact and support as needed.

• Completes applications development lifecycle by performing troubleshooting and solving production problems. Supports users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
• Provides network services support to the entire NIGC IT network enterprise assuming operational responsibility for NIGC network management, problem diagnosis and troubleshooting LAN/WAN hardware and software communication issues. Exercises a high degree of technical judgment in NIGC network design, configuration, security and maintenance as well as establishing, interpreting and applying NIGC policy for the Commission’s IT systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and monitoring of network infrastructure. Ensures that the network’s hardware, software and data resources remain safe from digital attacks through vigilant application of DMZ’s, firewalls and anti-virus software. Ensures that data backup procedures are in place for recovery from loss or destruction of program and data files. Develops and implements standard operating procedures to periodically test data recovery procedures for integrity.

Assignments will be specifically designed to prepare you for advancement to the next higher level without further competition. Advancement to the next higher level is not guaranteed, and does depend on: (1) a demonstrated ability to successfully perform at the next higher level, to the satisfaction of the immediate supervisor; (2) the availability of sufficient work at the next higher level to warrant advancement; and (3) having satisfied all legal and regulatory requirements for advancement.

For details, go to this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433296500.