The position is assigned to the State Office in planning, scheduling, implementing, and executing outreach strategies for the state, aimed at targeting a diverse audience.

Duties

Develop, implement, and track a Statewide Outreach Plan each fiscal year. Develop and update a State Tribal Action plan every three years. Serve as a specialist for outreach to traditionally underserved audiences and explain NRCS programs and policies for target audiences including Native American, Hmong, and Somali and underserved populations. Assist in the development of specialized publications, talking points, presentations, data, and other communication materials to target the needs and priorities of individualized audiences throughout the state. Coordinate with State Public Affairs Staff to prepare appropriate outreach materials and products, including but not limited to fact sheets, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, exhibits, brochures, video productions, talking points, etc. Coordinate with Tribal Liaisons to visit Tribal Nations and represent NRCS with the Tribes Coordinate with Urban Ag Specialists to visit urban ag production sites. Manage Tribal Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), awarded agreements and grants. Lead the Tribal Liaison Team Participate with the State Special Emphasis Program Managers and Civil Rights Team. Participate with the National Outreach and Partnerships Teams and Offices. Participate with the National Tribal Relations Teams and Offices.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date 11/27/2023 of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-12 level: One full-time year of specialized public outreach experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience that demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying public affairs, outreach, policies, and precedents to formulate, implement, and evaluate an effective agricultural outreach and public affairs program including comprehensive public awareness and marketing campaigns using a broad array of communications techniques and delivery methods. In addition, knowledge of the economic and social problems of farmers and of the agricultural programs and services available to meet those needs. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT QUALIFYING AT THE GS-12 LEVEL.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Leslie Kinsey
• Email: [email protected]