Tribal Relations Specialist
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
08/12/2022 to 08/25/2022
Salary
$66,214 – $79,363 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 – 12
Locations
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Bishop, CA
1 vacancy
Clovis, CA
1 vacancy
Porterville, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for training, travel, meetings and/or site visits.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—A recruitment or relocation incentive, or reimbursement of relocation expenses may be authorized at the discretion of management in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Supervisory status
No
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
22-R5-GVA-11598472-DP-MB
Control number
670998700
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Summary
Three positions will be filled from this announcement. To be considered for any or all of these locations, please verify that the appropriate duty location is selected.
These positions serve as the Tribal Relations Specialist and point of contact for the American Indian Tribe(s) having an interest in the activities in the designated forest(s) relative to government-to-government trust responsibility.
Please see the Additional Information section for more information on each location.
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Duties
Duties are listed at full performance level GS-12:
Develop and manage a comprehensive Tribal Relations Program to ensure trust responsibilities are recognized and fulfilled with decisions addressing current and future needs of Indian tribes and tribal members.
Make recommendations for new initiatives and programs to specifically address the trust responsibility and/or governmental rights of tribes.
Provide leadership to ensure the rights of Sovereign Indian Nations are fully respected.
Facilitate communication between the local Forest Service and American Indian Tribes in matters of natural resource management, program delivery, trust responsibility, access and protection of sacred and cultural sites, and plant collection issues.
Provide guidance to other staff who deal directly with tribe(s) on appropriate interaction with Tribal Representatives.
Facilitate consultation between tribal government(s) and the Unit(s) in assessing the impact of plans, projects, programs, and activities on tribal trust resources.
Provide periodic reports concerning activities and progress in improving Unit and tribal relationships and activities.
Create Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) regarding natural or cultural resources.
Provide support in developing policies, procedures, and directives to strengthen relationships with local tribe(s).
Conduct studies to recommend ways to develop meaningful relations with supported tribe(s).
Advise upper management and their staff of procedural impediments that negatively impact the ability of the organization and its employees to work with tribal governments.
Address challenges relating to implementation of Unit programs and services involving tribe(s).
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