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Thank you for your interest in the Project Specialist (Tribal Liaison position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
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Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Project Specialist (Tribal Liaison) position
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Project Specialist (Tribal Liaison) work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Project Specialist (Tribal Liaison) work at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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For the competency-based questions below, please select the best answer that represents the skill level you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum qualification requirements. Be sure the experience listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by the specific work experience described in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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Partnering. Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Promote partnerships between State, Federal and tribes around conservation, outdoor recreation and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Manage partnerships between State, Federal and tribes around conservation, outdoor recreation and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Develop and implement outreach strategies to Native American Tribes.
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Manage and oversee government-to-government tribal consultation.
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Assist program managers and staff with advice to ensure the rights of federally recognized tribes.
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Facilitate cooperation and information sharing between tribal organizations and program officials.
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Public Planning. Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques of public planning, including those related to community planning, outdoor recreation planning, and natural resource management, such as demand forecasting, environmental impact analysis, financial forecasting, and land use planning and zoning.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assist managers and staff with environmental compliance including National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106, and National Environmental Policy Act that incorporate tribal issues, concerns and opportunities.
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Tracks tribal government concerns and requests and potential impacts of projects and programs on tribal interests and assists in development of appropriate response.
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Identify and facilitate opportunities to incorporate tribal interests in LWCF projects.
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Assist program staff with outreach and contacts with Federally recognized tribes.
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Provide advise and potential strategies to program managers in resolving issues and concerns with Native American Tribes.
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Negotiation. Works with others towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Gather all relevant information about the other party, the subject matter, and the context of the negotiation.
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Establish a positive and respectful relationship with the tribe to facilitate open communication.
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Develop a strategy and plan for the negotiation, including possible concessions and fallback positions.
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Propose and discuss multiple solutions or compromises that could address both parties' interests.
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Work towards a mutually agreeable solution that satisfies the essential needs of both parties. Draft and formalize the agreement, ensuring all terms are clearly defined and understood by both parties.
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Teamwork. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Create an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and feedback.
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Facilitate joint problem-solving and decision-making processes.
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Help create a shared vision and common goals for the team. Promote a sense of belonging and shared purpose among team members.
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Lead by example in terms of collaboration, accountability, and respect. Handles setbacks and conflicts with a problem-solving mindset and resilience.
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Written Communication. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conveying key points and messages in a concise manner without sacrificing clarity or completeness.
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Structuring written documents logically and coherently, with a clear introduction, main body, and conclusion.
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Anticipating potential questions or concerns of internal and external stakeholders and addressing them proactively in the written communication.
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Ensuring that written content is factually accurate, supported by credible sources or evidence where necessary.
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Proofreading and editing written documents to correct errors and improve overall quality.
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Demonstrating proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to enhance clarity and professionalism.
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Verification Statement
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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