Department of the
Interior
Departmental Manual
Effective Date: 8/29/06
Series: Organization
Part 130: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Chapter 2: Organization Structure
Originating Office: Bureau of Indian Affairs
130 DM 2
2.1 Overall Organization. The overall organization of the Bureau of
Indian Affairs (see attached chart) consists of (1) headquarters offices with
staff in Washington, DC; Boise, ID; Portland, OR; Albuquerque and Artesia, NM;
and Lakewood, CO; and (2) a field structure composed of regional offices,
agencies, field offices, and law enforcement districts. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is under the direction
and management of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs.
2.2 Headquarters Organization. The headquarters organization of the Bureau
of Indian Affairs has a Director with responsibility for directing and managing
the operations of the Bureau. Headquarters
organizations also include program organizations with responsibility for
technical oversight and monitoring of field activities and staff organizations
with responsibility for assistance to the Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs and
the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs.
2.3 Field Organization. The Deputy Director - Field Operations has responsibility
for oversight of regional offices, agencies, and field offices. The Deputy Director - Justice Services has
responsibility for supervision and direction over law enforcement
districts.
2.4 Field Functions. The Bureau's field organization is
responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of programs that
provide services to Indian tribes and their members. Chapter 6 (130 DM 6) describes the field
organization under the Deputy Director - Field Operations.
Replaces 4/21/03 #3574
