The Tribal Relations Advisor position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Land Buy-Back. The Advisor for Tribal Relations serves a critical role in the formulation and implementation of strategies designed to reduce fractionation through increased awareness, outreach, and utilization of the Land Buy-Back Program. The Advisor for Tribal Relations is a principal liaison and point of contact for all Tribal outreach initiatives, including the identification and synergistic implementation of Tribal priorities.
This position will be located in Arlington, VA
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. Salary Information:
GS-11:$64,650-$84,044 per annum. GS-12: $77,490-$100,736 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy is also announced as OS-1000-17-IB-016(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.
The Office of the Secretary has determined the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Weekend work may be required.
This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment.
Summary
The Tribal Relations Advisor position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Land Buy-Back. The Advisor for Tribal Relations serves a critical role in the formulation and implementation of strategies designed to reduce fractionation through increased awareness, outreach, and utilization of the Land Buy-Back Program. The Advisor for Tribal Relations is a principal liaison and point of contact for all Tribal outreach initiatives, including the identification and synergistic implementation of Tribal priorities.
This position will be located in Arlington, VA
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. Salary Information:
GS-11:$64,650-$84,044 per annum. GS-12: $77,490-$100,736 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy is also announced as OS-1000-17-IB-016(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.
The Office of the Secretary has determined the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Weekend work may be required.
This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment.
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Builds and fosters collaborative relationships with Tribal Governments and Tribal Organizations.
2) Serves as a primary contact for Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and individual Indians regarding the land consolidation program.
3) Assists in developing, approving, executing, and overseeing assigned aspects of cooperative agreements, including drafting Requests for Proposals and evaluating responses.
4) Assists in developing strategic, multi-faceted outreach plans to increase awareness of the consolidation program.
5) Responsible for ensuring Program Managers are aware of all of the overarching issues that relate to successful implementation of the land consolidation plan; including Tribal perspectives and ideas related to improvement of the land consolidation program.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying.
GS-11: ALL applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-11 level by one of the following means:
A. Experience: To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) successfully interacting with senior leaders (tribal and/or governmental), representatives as well as subject matter experts, and support staff in order to coordinate or advise on work efforts, resolve operating problems, and gather or exchange information, and (2) conveying executive decisions, policies and views in a manner which influences, motivates or persuades persons or groups to accept opinions or take actions related to advancing identified goals and objectives, OR;
B. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (Transcripts Required),OR;
C. Combination: A combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100% of the experience requirement. (Transcripts Required)
If you qualify based in whole or part on education, you MUST submit transcripts.
GS-12:
Note:At the GS-12 level you maynotsubstitute education for experience.
To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) successfully interacting with senior leaders (tribal and/or governmental), representatives as well as subject matter experts, and support staff in order to coordinate or advise on work efforts, resolve operating problems, and gather or exchange information; and (2) conveying executive decisions, policies and views in a manner which influences, motivates or persuades persons or groups to accept opinions or take actions related to advancing identified goals and objectives, and (3) monitoring the quality, consistency, content, and flow of information and ensuring timely completion of required responses or actions; and (4) communicating limitations and constraints that may necessitate sometimes unpopular decisions or directions.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Additional information
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Creativity-Ability to determine the most effective approaches to obtain information to meet deadlines, and develop creative solutions to problems.
Flexibility-Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.
Interpersonal Communication-Ability to conduct meetings and briefings for Tribes regarding all aspects of cooperative agreements, including schedules, limitations, and performance criteria.
Pressure and Deadlines-Skill in monitoring the quality, consistency, content, and flow of information and ensuring timely completion of required responses or actions.
Written Communication-Skill in drafting, implementing, and updating land consolidation plans in order to provide strategic, tactical, and logistical information and recommendations for improvement to the Program Manager.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) Your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station; and a past SF-50 showing your highest FPL position; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable); (5) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15, if eligible under VEOA or VRA; (6) Proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority;(7) Current or former Government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education – accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: http://www.bsee.gov/About-BSEE/Jobs/USAJobs-Assistance OR http://www.boem.gov/USAJobs-Assistance/ .
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Monster Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) Your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station; and a past SF-50 showing your highest FPL position; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable); (5) Form DD-214 OR VA letter and Standard Form 15, if eligible under VEOA or VRA; (6) Proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority;(7) Current or former Government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-Verify; (2) Selective Service; (3) CTAP/ICTAP; (4) Education – accreditation; (5) Foreign education; (6) Veterans preference; (7) Special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: http://www.bsee.gov/About-BSEE/Jobs/USAJobs-Assistance OR http://www.boem.gov/USAJobs-Assistance/ .
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Monster Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
