This position serves as a key role in managing Tribal Relations for Pipe Springs National Monument, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument

Duties

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will be placed in a pay status and can expect to work a minimum of 17 pay periods not to exceed a maximum of 25 pay periods. You will be placed in a non-pay status from approximately 11/1 to 2/28 unless other work exists that can be assigned to you during this period. MAJOR DUTIES: Engage native and indigenous communities to foster meaningful relationships for co-stewardship of natural and cultural resources within National Park Service Units Facilitates and Plans outreach events, project planning, consultation efforts, and other meetings with tribal partners Draft agreements, memoranda, consultation and correspondence documentation with tribal and other local partners to promote co-stewardship and engagement Correspond frequently via email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings with tribal governments, council and other civic leaders on local, regional and national levels Accurately maintains records, meeting notes, decision points and other documentation related to tribal affairs. This position serves as the Tribal Relations Specialist for Pipe Spring National Monument, Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Bryce Canyon National Park. Duties include engaging with native and indigenous communities to foster a meaningful working relationship for co-stewardship of natural and cultural resources within park units. The incumbent works with park unit managers to draft agreements, facilitate communications, outreach and in supporting project-based, multi-­partner teams to ensure tribal consultation, meaningful engagement, and c0-stewardship is occurring at the park level with indigenous communities. Area Information: This position will be supervised by Pipe Spring National Monument, however, will serve as the tribal liaison for Pipe Spring National Monument, Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Bryce Canyon National Park. The duty station will be negotiable near the four parks served by the position. Pipe Spring National Monument is located on the remote "Arizona Strip," north of the Grand Canyon and south of the Arizona-Utah border, within the Kaibab Indian Reservation. The Monument is just under 5000 feet in elevation. The area is within and surrounded by numerous hiking, camping, and scenic opportunities at proximate sites such as Grand Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Zion National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and the Kaibab National Forest. Fredonia, Arizona, is located 14 miles to the east, Kanab, Utah is located 21 miles to the northeast, Hurricane and St. George, Utah are located 42 and 60 miles, respectively to the west, and together, all offer a full range of shopping, schools, and services. Summer temperatures are warm with highs in the 80 through 95 degree range and winter temperatures are generally mild with highs in the 30's through 60's. For information on the monument please visit: www.nps.gov/PISP Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/18/2024-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-07 grade level, you must possess one of 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-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) direct experience with and knowledge of American Indian tribe; (2) basic abilities to effectively communicate orally and in writing; (3) some direct experience related to Tribal Law and Policy; (4) ability to work as a team member on specific projects and direct experience presenting information within a team environment. NOTE: You must include hours worked per week. EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) with a major study. The education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. You must include transcripts. Successful completion of at least a Bachelor's degree in a directly-related field (as described in above) AND I meet one of the criteria of Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.): (1) Class standing - Must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed course; OR (2) Grade-point average (G.P.A) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on four years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum; OR (3) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. COMBINATION EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one of 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-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) maintaining liaison with Tribal officials to articulate program policy and ensure appropriate consultation and collaboration in recourse management, policy development, project development and other program activities; (2) interpreting laws, regulations and procedures related to tribes and their involvement in federal programs or projects; (3) provide leadership and authoritative advice in multi-agency efforts involving Native American tribal groups; (4) serve on national or state government task forces regarding national or state policy recommendations on Native American affairs, and advising external agencies and organizations on such matters. NOTE: You must include hours worked per week. EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education (36 semester hours) leading to a major study. The education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. COMBINATION EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) American Indian Tribal cultural competence including: knowledge and understanding of Tribal heritage, issues, and concerns. (2) Practical experience in effectively communicating with American Indian Tribes and non-native individuals and organizations with respect for cultural similarities and differences. 3. Fostering meeting environments that allow culturally diverse individuals to negotiate and resolve sensitive issues with the Tribes. (4) Education and assistance of non-native staff regarding American Indian Tribal cultural competence in communication regarding cultural, natural, and recreational resources and interpretive stories. Your resume must support this experience. NOTE: You must include hours worked per week. EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. The education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. COMBINATION EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. 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.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Sing Phaysounlaphong
• Email: [email protected]