This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Tribal Affairs (AIT) organization of Intergovernmental Affairs (AI), Executive Office (A). A successful candidate in the Tribal Account Executive position will serve as a Tribal Account Executive responsible for managing BPA relationships with sovereign, federally recognized tribal governments and influential regional and national tribal advocacy organizations.

Duties

As a Tribal Account Executive, you will: Responsible for managing BPA relationships with elected tribal governments and intertribal regional and national advocacy organizations on a wide variety of national and regional programs and policies Advise executive and senior BPA management and other subject matter experts in providing technical expertise and policy perspective in the development and review of new programs, policies and operational activities Exercises knowledge of unique requirements of government to government consultation and how to facilitate regular government to government meetings between sovereign tribal governments and BPA Administrator and other members of Senior Executive Team Negotiate and manage any necessary grants and contracts, memoranda of understanding, memoranda of agreement, and other formal and informal agreements Use personal initiative and relationships with tribal governments and interest organizations to anticipate and resolve problems and concerns necessary to achieve satisfaction regarding all aspects of BPA/constituent transactions. Evaluate BPA programs and policies for compatibility with tribal constituent interests and compliance with BPA's federal trust responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:Experience in applying communications principles, methods, practices and techniques, building strong relationships with tribal leadership in order to 1) effectively represent the interests of the organization and agency strategic direction with tribal councils, governments and organizations; 2) understand the interests and perspectives of tribes in order to effectively provide insight to leadership in the decision making process on policies and initiatives; 3) provide authoritative advice and guidance to executives, managers and staff on the interpretation and implementation of policy directives and programs; AND 4) mentor and advise internal staff on tribal concerns and perspectives. ComplianceInfluencing/NegotiatingPartneringStrategic ThinkingTechnical Credibility "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Leeann McGlothin
• Phone: 360-946-8654
• Email: [email protected]