This position is in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Secretary, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The Initiative serves to represent tribal governments and communities and strengthens the nation by expanding educational opportunities and improving educational outcomes for all Native American students. 

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 75 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 75th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. 

Requirements

• Relocation will not be paid.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Background Investigation is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialized experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior leaderships, Native American tribes, and public interest organizations to accomplish common goals and resolve resource issues. Experience communicating either written and/or verbally to collaborate and interact with senior leaderships, Native American tribes, and public interest organizations. Experience facilitating agreement between tribal and non-tribal agencies on issues pertaining to Native American educational programs conducted on and/or near tribal lands. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and methods applicable to the program(s) to provide authoritative advice and develop new approaches. 2. Knowledge in planning, organizing, directing work and interfacing between strategic planning and effective business practices. 3. Ability to organize and communicate ideas effectively through written correspondence and oral presentations.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. 

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Attn: Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: La Shawn Charles
• Phone: 202-401-0520
• Email: [email protected]