This position is located in USDA Rural Development Alabama State Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Tribal Relations Specialist for the tribal communities within the state. This is not a remote position.

Duties

Promotes programs and projects to aid in accomplishing State Indian Reservation related development goals. Develops strategies for optimum improvement for individuals and communities on reservations. Provided guidance and assistance to tribal communities with loan and grant applications. Provides education, technical assistance and financial programs to tribal communities. Represents the State Director in meetings with councils, authorities, boards and the state legislature.

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 of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 11; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Examined and endorsed loans or grants for lower socioeconomic populations; Interpreted laws and regulations (i.e. local, state, federal) and applied them to job duties; Led meetings or townhall type meetings with various members of a local community; Written and/ or orally presented complex subjects and tailored the subjects to meet audiences level of understanding. There is no substituting education for specialized experience. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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

There is no education requirment for this position.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Eric Panknin
• Email: [email protected]