- Position Title
- Tribal Relations Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R10GVA-301-TribalRel-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 4, 2023 to Tuesday, October 17, 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.
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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Tribal Relations Specialist position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the Selective Placement Factors needed to qualify for this position.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your skill as it pertains to meeting the Selective Placement Factor for these Tribal Relations Specialist positions.
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-07, Tribal Relations Specialist.
3.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-09, Tribal Relations Specialist.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Develop contacts within tribal organizations that facilitate relations between non-tribal organization decision-makers or relevant program staff and members of tribal government.
5.
Identify problems and makes recommendations to resolve conventional problems and situations fostering positive relationships with tribal organizations.
6.
Disseminate training material on Native American cultures, general structure of tribal governments, and Native American consultation requirements, and other pertinent topics.
7.
Develop training guidelines on Native American cultures, general structure of tribal governments, and Native American consultation requirements, and other pertinent topics.
8.
Provide guidance to line officers and others within the organization with consultation process with tribal governments and/or Alaska Native Corporations, in order to establish transparency and accountability.
9.
Develop outreach and educational programs, Cooperative Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding with tribal entities.
10.
Facilitate land actions project requirements and plans involving governmental laws related to the tribal community.
11.
Lead tribal consultation land actions projects and plans involving governmental laws related to regulatory compliance issues for the tribal community.
12.
Prepare briefing document summary of tribal relations and consultation activities related to specific tribal interests and concerns.
13.
Remain current with the progress of specific projects to keep interested or affected tribes reliably informed on a broad range of regulatory compliance issues.
14.
Initiate and maintain relationships with tribal officials, staff, and/or leaders through personal, phone, and email contacts to obtain information from which recommendations, decisions, or actions are based.
15.
Develop and maintain working partnerships that recognize common interests and seek opportunities to develop and improve relationships.
16.
Schedule and document periodic phone or in-person updates in order to keep tribal leaders informed and maintain working relationships.
17.
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.
18.
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.