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Position Title
Tribal Relations Specialist
Agency
Agriculture, Rural Development
Announcement Number
DE-AK-12449511-2024-CV Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 to Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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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.
 
 
(limit characters)
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?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Tribal Relations Specialist position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and ensure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application. (limit characters)
1. Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (MM/YY); title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
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2. I have (substantial/expert) knowledge and experience working in, with, and/or for Tribal governments, tribal entities, and/or tribal organizations. (limit characters)
3. I have (substantial/expert) knowledge and experience understanding the unique legal status of Tribal governments and the trust and treaty responsibility and role of the federal government. (limit characters)
4. I have (substantial/expert) experience working in, with, and/or for Alaska Native village governments, Alaska tribal entities, Alaska Native Corporations, and/or intertribal organizations. (limit characters)
5. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-09 as stated in this announcement.
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6. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-11 as stated in this announcement.
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7. Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-12 as stated in this announcement.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Provide outreach and training to create awareness of programs, regulations, and polices in, with or for tribal communities.
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9. Assist in managing responses to inquiries and requests for outreach and program education with and/or from Tribes, tribal organizations or tribal members.
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10. Assist in developing program-related guidance, training materials and training opportunities regarding economic and/or community development in, with or for tribal communities.
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11. Develop working relationships with Tribes, tribal members and tribal organizations that have a shared interest in rural economic development, housing, and/or infrastructure programs.
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12. Experience organizing or participating in consultations between Tribes and tribal entities and federal or state agencies to improve the delivery of programs.
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13. Experience in coordinating and collaborating with Tribes, tribal members and tribal entities to
improve the delivery of programs.
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14. Participate in resolving specific issues and barriers related to programs and applications in, with or for tribal communities.
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15. Experience supporting or managing rural economic development, housing, and/or infrastructure programs in, with or for tribal communities.
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16. Experience in providing specific recommendations to improve policies and/or processes in, with or for tribal communities.
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17. Develop strategies to facilitate applications for programmatic support as well as strategies to increase the accuracy and completeness applications for funding in, with or for tribal communities.
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18. Experience in planning, designing and conducting special studies and projects.
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19. Communicate technical and non-technical written information to diverse audiences, including Tribes, in a clear and understandable manner.
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20. Provide written support for the creation, organization and facilitation of training modules and workshops to improve program delivery for or in tribal communities.
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21. Provide writing and editing support for special projects.
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22. Develop clearly written correspondence, procedures, and other communication for distribution throughout organizations and tribal audiences.
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23. Conduct oral presentations in a manner appropriate to tribal audiences.
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24. Explain policies and procedures regarding program delivery in, with or for tribal communities.
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25. Participate in oral discussions in, with or for Tribes in which the purpose is to justify, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.
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26. Which of the following have you had communication with? Select all that apply.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
27. Communicate and coordinate with colleagues and supervisors to develop and enhance policies, programs and/or publications.
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28. 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. (limit characters)