- Position Title
- Tribal Relations Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-WO-SPF-12244062-DP-JZ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 18, 2023 to Wednesday, December 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.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
2.
How did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select one and specify if required:
3.
Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Tribal Relations Specialist GS-0301-13 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.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
1.
From the statements below, please select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the specialized experience requirement for the GS-0301-13 Tribal Relations Specialist position.
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
I have in-depth knowledge and experience working in natural or cultural resources for a Federally recognized tribal government, Native American/Alaska Native tribal or inter-tribal organization, or in a tribal community.
For each of the following task statements, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume/application and information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these statements will result in an ineligible rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plan projects and activities to ensure protection of American Indian rights and tribal rights and concerns.
4.
Understand American Indian governmental issues and concerns in order to advise leadership of protocol, practices, and ideology that affect regional activities.
5.
Work collaboratively with tribal governments in order to implement programs and seek multi-benefiting opportunities.
6.
Work with American Indian tribes who have diverse interests, concerns, issues and values that are often specific to individual tribes.
7.
Collaborate with American Indian advocacy groups or organizations in order to implement programs and seek multi-benefiting opportunities.
8.
Prepare recommendations for tribal or federal legislation in order to change the way programs are carried out.
9.
Provide guidance on criteria, policies, standards, and procedures in both government agencies and/or American Indian organizations and groups.
10.
Skill in conflict resolution and interest-based negotiation to resolve conflict, negotiate agreements and achieve objectives with respect to tribal entities.
11.
Demonstrate persistence and persuasion to ensure acceptance, adoption and implementation of policies which may be new or in conflict with traditional procedures.
12.
Provide oversight to ensure and maintain effective government-to-government relationships.
13.
Knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, court decisions, treaties, and agreements affecting tribal governments.
14.
Evaluate the content of new or modified legislation (federal/tribal/state) for projected impact upon organizational programs and resources.
15.
Knowledge of American Indian treaty rights relative to customs, culture, and traditional use of natural resources and land management practices.
16.
Knowledge of the historical relationship between Native Americans and federal government pertaining to Federal Indian laws.
17.
Present training on American Indian traditional uses, customs and practices, sacred site issues and how to work with tribal governments.
18.
Identify and recognize barriers that may exclude American Indian tribes and tribal members in order to advise leadership.
19.
Translate legislation and policy into program goals, actions, and services.
20.
Provide 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.
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).