This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/549569400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Program Associate (PA; GS-9 equivalent) or Senior Program Associate (SPA; GS-11 equivalent) supports U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (USIECR) projects by working with Project and Program Managers on case management assessment, contracting, client and stakeholder communications, meeting planning, and logistics. The SPA may also provide direct assistance with facilitation or training services as appropriate.
10/23/2019 to 11/13/2019
$57,510 - $90,461 per year
AD 9 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - Career/Career-Conditional
Full-Time
Excepted
11
No
No
DEST-10636259-20-CB
549569400
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
You must be a United States citizen to apply for this position.
At the PA level: a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience in environmental, natural resources, or land use law, science, policy, or planning related to complex public policy issues.
At the SPA level: an advanced degree and two (2) years' experience in environmental, natural resources, or land use law, science, policy, or planning related to complex public policy issues; or, in lieu of an advanced degree, a Bachelor's degree and four (4) years' experience, including at least two (2) years of demonstrable experience assisting with environmental project management, public policy negotiations, collaborative processes, or consensus seeking processes.
Benefits:
Employment with the Udall Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in a Federal retirement system. To find out more about benefits offered to Federal employees, please visit https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
Other Information:
EEO Policy Statement: The Udall Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation: The Udall Foundation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process.
Privacy Act: Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
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 that you are exempt from doing so under the Selective Service Law.
Financial Disclosure: All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of: (1) your resume, which should reflect the quality and extent of your accomplishments, experience and education relevant to the major duties and general qualifications of the position; (2) your cover letter, which should summarize your interest in and qualifications for the position; and (3) your references, for those candidates advancing to the interview stage.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
(1) Cover letter; (2) resume; (3) contact information for three professional references.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Email the required documents to montes@udall.gov.
Evaluation of your application will be based on the information you supply. The materials you submit will not be returned; send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. After preliminary review of applications, the best-qualified candidates may be invited for one or more interviews, which may occur by telephone, video, or in person. Those candidates selected for interviews should expect that performance, suitability, and security information will be verified from reference checks and that information will be taken into account in making employment offers. A decision to fill the vacancy is expected within 60 days after the end of the job announcement period.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
(1) Cover letter; (2) resume; (3) contact information for three professional references.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Email the required documents to montes@udall.gov.
Evaluation of your application will be based on the information you supply. The materials you submit will not be returned; send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. After preliminary review of applications, the best-qualified candidates may be invited for one or more interviews, which may occur by telephone, video, or in person. Those candidates selected for interviews should expect that performance, suitability, and security information will be verified from reference checks and that information will be taken into account in making employment offers. A decision to fill the vacancy is expected within 60 days after the end of the job announcement period.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/549569400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation ("Udall Foundation") was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 as an independent executive branch agency to honor Morris K. Udall's lasting impact on this Nation's environment, public lands, and natural resources, and his support of the rights and self-governance of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. In 2009, Congress enacted legislation to honor Stewart L. Udall and add his name to the Udall Foundation. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships for study in fields related to the environment and Tribal health care and public policy; provides assessment, mediation, training, and related services through the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (USIECR); and partners with the University of Arizona to fund the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and the Native Nations Institute. The Udall Foundation is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., and its operations and policies are overseen by a Board of Trustees.