- Position Title
- Program Specialist (USDA Tribal Liaison - GREAT LAKES)
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
- Announcement Number
- OTR-12543438-24-MB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 3, 2024 to Thursday, October 17, 2024
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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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Your response to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in the questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
From the descriptions below, select the most appropriate response. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position.
Selective Placement Factors:
I have expert experience working with and for tribal communities in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Selective Placement Factors:
I have expert experience working with and for tribal communities in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the most appropriate response. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position.
Selective Placement Factors:
I have experience working with tribal colleges or on behalf of American Indian students located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Selective Placement Factors:
I have experience working with tribal colleges or on behalf of American Indian students located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the most appropriate response. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position.
Selective Placement Factors:
I have expert knowledge in American Indian cultural competencies located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Selective Placement Factors:
I have expert knowledge in American Indian cultural competencies located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
4.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Program Specialist (USDA Tribal Liaison), GS-0301-9 position. NOTE: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire, or you will be rated not qualified.
5.
Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) and/or education listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
6.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Program Specialist (USDA Tribal Liaison), GS-0301-11 position. NOTE: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire, or you will be rated not qualified.
7.
Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) and/or education listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
8.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Program Specialist (USDA Tribal Liaison), GS-0301-12 position. NOTE: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire, or you will be rated not qualified.
9.
Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) and/or education listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
10.
I have experience in working with the following groups: (Select all that apply)
11.
Indicate the job(s) and/or volunteer work (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Which response best describes your experience in serving as a liaison to Tribal Colleges and Universities faculty and staff by identifying their priorities and addressing issues?
13.
I have experience in attending one or more of the following to provide expertise and guidance on agricultural opportunities for Tribal Colleges and/or Universities: (Select all that apply)
14.
Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Which response best describes your experience in applying the knowledge of Tribal Colleges and/or Universities perspectives, Tribal government perspectives, and Native American perspectives to serve as a voice and advocate within an organization?
16.
Which response best describes your experience participating in recruitment activities such as open houses and career fairs?
17.
Which response best describes your experience in improving outreach efforts for Tribal Colleges and/or Universities?
18.
Which response best describes your experience using culturally competent practices sufficient to communicate related issues to Tribal audiences and to liaise between Tribes and non-Tribal entities?
19.
Indicate the job(s) and/or volunteer work (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume." Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Which response best describes your experience serving as a liaison between Tribes, Tribal organizations, and the federal government?
21.
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.