This position is located within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the Office of the Superintendent. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 11/06/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Advancing Tribal relations to a deeper level through innovative approaches and responsiveness to Tribal interests and concerns. Supports Tribal consultation for Section 106 and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and serves as liaison between Tribes and the National Park Service. Works with Tribes to reflect Tribal interests in National Park Service planning around co-stewardship, Climate Change Response Strategy, and Fire and Fuels Management Plan - to include cultural burning. Develops and writes communications products including fact sheets, talking points, background materials, presentations, and key messages on park issues. Establishes and maintains effective, proactive working relationships with internal and external contacts to implement communication strategies and foster understanding of the NPS's complex mission and responsibilities. This includes establishing effective relationships with members of local and regional Tribes and with park partners as well as with park managers and staff. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/06/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) Planning and implementing a Tribal Affairs and American Culture program; (2) Advising leadership on how to implement consultative and working relationships with tribes and tribal organizations; (3) Recommending new Tribal Affairs policies and developing strategies to solve complex and contentious policy problems; and (4) Setting long range plans ensuring goals are met and adjusting work to achieve goals. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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, 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. CTAP/ICTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP or 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. This reimbursement is taxable income. The NPS does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Employees should consult professional tax, legal and accounting advisors regarding concerns about the financial implications of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Leah Powell
• Email: [email protected]