- Position Title
- Program Analyst (Tribal Affairs Specialist)
- Agency
- Food and Nutrition Service
- Announcement Number
- DE-11533232-22-KH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 13, 2022 to Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or other application materials and information provided by your references
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify at the GS-13 level you must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 or pay band in federal service or equivalent experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Developing recommendations for leadership on the direction, goals and objectives of programs implemented by tribal organizations; reviewing and analyzing statutes, regulations and policies that impact the health and nutrition systems serving American Indians and Alaska Natives to determine program operations and management; and analyzing, monitoring, commenting and/or recommending changes on issues impacting nutrition assistance programs serving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level by the closing date of this announcement?
Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level by the closing date of this announcement?
2.
SELCTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: All applicants must demonstrate the following Selective Placement Factor: Experience working in, with and/or for Tribal governments, tribal entities, and/or tribal organizations.
To meet this requirement, the resume submitted must clearly demonstrate the following experiences:
To meet this requirement, the resume submitted must clearly demonstrate the following experiences:
- Communicated effectively to demonstrate knowledge of Native American Indian cultures, treaties, and agreements with respect to critical issues facing Native American Indian tribes;
- Partnered with Native American Indian tribal governments who have diverse interests, concerns, issues, and values that are often specific to individual tribes; and
- Evaluated the content of new or modified legislation (federal/tribal/state) for projected impact upon organizational programs and resources.
3.
Choose the statement which best describes your experience and knowledge of tribal regulations, protocol, and policies as they relate to activities affecting Native American Indian tribal rights or trust resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Choose the statement which best describes your experience in translating legislation and policy into program goals, actions, and services.
5.
Choose the statement which best describes your experience of American Indian cultures, traditional and contemporary customs that include an understanding of protocols and belief systems in order to convey sensitivities.
6.
Choose the statement which best describes your experience working with Native food systems and tribal food sovereignty.
7.
Choose the response below which best describes your experience working with Native American and/or Alaska Native tribes to develop partnerships, strengthen relationships, and build awareness and support for your organization's programs.
8.
I have developed strategic partnerships with the following to support the accomplishment of critical agency goals. Select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Choose the response below which best describes your experience in working collaboratively with tribal governments to implement programs and seek multi-benefiting opportunities.
10.
Choose the statement below which best describes your experience working with key stakeholders to successfully build support for ideas and the organization's initiatives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Choose the statement below which best describes your experience in handling controversial topics and addressing difficult issues related to tribal relationships.
12.
Choose the statement below which best describes your experience in effectively negotiating with reluctant stakeholders to persuade them to support your organization's goal and objectives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Choose the statement below which best describes your experience in providing periodic reports concerning activities and progress in improving an organization or tribal relationships and activities.
14.
Choose the statement below which best describes your experience in providing advice and guidance to staff who work in tribal and governmental affairs on appropriate interaction to ensure the government-to-government relationship is respected and adhered to.
15.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.