- Position Title
- Tribal Relations Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R3GVMAR-11869858-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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Tribal Relations Specialist, GS-0301-12, 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 Factors 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 Factors: 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. The incumbent is required to operate a government vehicle on public highways and private roads therefore a valid state driver's license 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?
2.
Do you possess a valid state driver's license?
Specialized Experience Requirement:
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how meet the specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 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.
4.
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.
5.
Provide leadership to ensure that the rights of Sovereign Indian Nations are fully respected.
6.
Facilitate discussion of controversial topics and address difficult issues related to tribal relationships.
7.
Develop strategies to improve relationships between tribes and agencies.
8.
Provide support in developing policies, procedures, and directives to strengthen relationships with tribes service wide and within the area.
9.
Provide advice regarding the unique legal relationship of the United States Government with American Indian tribal governments as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, statutes, and court decisions using the framework of legal, policy, and guidance.
10.
Integrate federal laws, executive orders, court decisions, treaties, and agreements affecting tribal governments into agency decisions and program implementation.
11.
Incorporate American Indian treaty rights relative to customs, culture, and traditional use of natural resources and land management practices in decision-making.
12.
Consider the historical relationship between Native Americans and the federal government pertaining to Federal Indian laws to guide decision-making.
13.
Provide periodic reports concerning activities and progress in improving agency and tribal relationships and the related activities.
14.
Advise leadership and other agency officials of any procedural impediments that negatively impact the ability of the agency and its employees to effectively work with tribal governments.
15.
Provide advice and guidance to staff who work in tribal affairs on appropriate interaction to ensure the working relationship is respected and adhered to.
16.
Provide group and one-on-one training pertaining to tribal relations.
17.
Provide consultation that includes tribal protocol and policies regarding activities affecting American Indian tribal rights or trust resources.
18.
Provide written input on management of sacred sites and public lands using knowledge of tribal perspectives.
19.
Incorporate unique tribal government operations, and the cultural sensitivity associated with tribal customs and traditions into agency decision-making.
20.
Promote cooperation between parties to enhance and improve the governmental relationship among various tribes and/or agencies with interests in a geographic area.
21.
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.
22.
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).