Our Mission

The Office of Facilities, Property and Safety Management (OFPSM) is responsible for policy, oversight, and technical assistance for facilities management, facilities construction, asset management, safety management, property management, real property and leasing for Indian Affairs (IA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). These responsibilities are carried out through the Division of Facilities Management and Construction (DFMC), the Division of Safety and Risk Management (DSRM), the IA Public Health and Safety Program (PHS), Branch of Real Property and Leasing (BRPL), the Branch of Personal Property Management (BPPM), and the Branch of Business Operations (BOBO).

Who We Serve

The OFPSM includes the following divisions and programs: the Division of Facilities and Management Construction (DFMC), the Division of Safety and Risk Management (DSRM), the IA Public Health and Safety Program (PHS), the Branch of Real Property and Leasing (BRPL), the Branch of Personal Property Management (BPPM), and the Branch of Business Operations (BOBO).

Services We Provide

About the Office of Facilities, Property and Safety Management

OFPSM manages policy, oversight, and technical assistance for DFMC, DSRM, PHS, BRPL, BPPM, and BOBO. OFPSM reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Management.

OFPSM Team Members

Team Member Position Email Phone Number
Judith Wilson Director judith.wilson@bia.gov (202) 657-9694
Michael Wischnewski Deputy Director michael.wischnewski@bia.gov

(571) 560-0673 (Work)

(202) 281-6308 (Cell)

Gabriel Draper Special Assistant gabriel.draper@bia.gov (505) 563-5368
Charlene Yazzie Program Support Assistant charlene.yazzie@bia.gov

(505) 563-5192 (Work)

(505) 350-5586 (Cell)