- Position Title
- Tribal Relations Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R3SVMAR-11866441-DP-DJQ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 13, 2023 to Monday, March 27, 2023
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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.
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• 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
Thank you for your interest in this Tribal Relations Specialist, GS-0301-13, position with the USDA Forest Service. Your responses to the questionnaire and information provided in your completed application package will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position.
The following Selective Placement Factor must be met in order to be considered for this position. The intent of the selective placement factor is knowledge, skill or ability, basic to and essential for satisfactory performance of the job. It represents minimum requirements, in addition to or more specific than the qualifications defined in the OPM Qualification Standards. A selective factor and/or multiple selective factors becomes part of the minimum qualification requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet the selective factor(s) are ineligible for further consideration.
Selective Placement Factor: To be considered for this position, experience working in natural or cultural resources for or with a Federally recognized tribal government, Native American/Alaska Native tribal or inter-tribal organization or institution, or in a tribal community is required.
1.
Do you have experience working in natural or cultural resources for or with a Federally recognized tribal government, Native American/Alaska Native tribal or inter-tribal organization or institution, or in a tribal community?
Specialized Experience Requirement:
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how meet the specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 grade level of this Tribal Relations Specialist position. Experience must be demonstrated in your resume.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Represent an agency in working with tribe(s), ensuring that the rights of Sovereign Indian Nations are fully respected and incorporated into building and maintaining relationships.
4.
Prepare recommendations for tribal or federal legislation to ensure equity and inclusion of tribal concerns in the implementation of programs.
5.
Provide guidance on criteria, policies, standards, and procedures in government agencies and/or American Indian organizations and groups.
6.
Utilize interest-based negotiation to resolve conflict, negotiate agreements, and achieve objectives with respect to tribal entities.
7.
Provide oversight to ensure and maintain effective relationships with tribal entities.
8.
Integrate federal laws, executive orders, court decisions, treaties, and agreements affecting tribal governments into agency decisions and program implementation.
9.
Evaluate the content of new or modified legislation (federal/tribal/state) for projected impact upon organizational programs and resources.
10.
Incorporate American Indian treaty rights relative to customs, culture, and traditional use of natural resources and land management practices in decision-making.
11.
Consider the historical relationship between Native Americans and the federal government pertaining to Federal Indian laws to guide decision-making.
12.
Provide advice and input on American Indian cultures, Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK), and contemporary customs, protocols, and belief systems into agency decision making.
13.
Present training on American Indian traditional uses, customs and practices, sacred site issues and how to work with tribal entities.
14.
Identify barriers that may exclude American Indian tribes and tribal members to advise leadership.
15.
Translate legislation and policy into program goals, actions, and services.
16.
Plan projects and activities to ensure protection of American Indian rights and tribal rights and concerns.
17.
Advise leadership of protocol, practices, and ideology that affect regional activities using understanding of American Indian issues and concerns.
18.
Communicate with leadership as well as individuals of other organizations, dignitaries, and elected officials with respect to American Indian cultures and critical issues facing American Indian tribes.
19.
Create partnerships with diverse American Indian tribes to incorporate their specific tribal interests, concerns, issues, and values.
Collaborate with tribal entities to implement programs and seek opportunities for mutual benefits.
Collaborate with tribal entities to implement programs and seek opportunities for mutual benefits.
20.
Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.
21.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
22.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
23.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).