Tribal Policy Engagement Specialist

Found in: beBee S US - 2 weeks ago

Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Provides expert advice and assistance to the ONAP Chief, ONAP staff and Bureau management on the strategies, policies, and programs covering Federal-Tribal government-to-government affairs and policy, provides education, consultations and coordination with federally recognized Indian Tribal governments and with other Native organizations and outreach to Tribal Nations and organizations.

Leads stakeholder engagement and establish new pathways for Tribal participation in the agency's policy making processes to help the FCC achieve its digital equity goals. This includes understanding the impact of the agency's current rules and regulations as well as developing new avenues for meaningful engagement/education to ensure that the Commission has the benefit of a wide spectrum of information and viewpoints in its policy-making processes with a focus on historically unserved/underserved communities including (but not limited to) Tribal communities, low-income households, aging populations, incarcerated individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals with a language barrier, racial and ethnic minorities and rural inhabitants.

Leads the development and implementation of ONAP's nationwide community engagement and outreach strategy. This includes developing campaigns to implement Commission-wide Tribal consultation and coordination activities and education efforts to explain communications issues and opportunities to Tribal government and Native audiences and integrates dialogue feedback and responses into ongoing Commission-wide regulatory policymaking. Develops and implements FCC Tribal engagement programs.

Represents ONAP in interactions and consultation with Tribal leaders and government organizations and at meetings, discussions, policy forums, etc., addressing Bureau and FCC initiatives and their impact on Tribes. Schedules and participates in meetings between the Tribal Nations and organizations and ONAP, Bureau, and FCC management, including meetings at Tribal events and other outreach and engagement for ONAP in the field. In these encounters, the incumbent serves as a conduit for information dissemination and meaningful policy development dialogue between Tribal leaders and FCC officials.

Develops and provides recommendations to the ONAP Chief, and Commission management, including information and policy initiatives concerning proposed or ongoing government-to-government consultative and coordination activities with and affecting Tribal Nations and organizations, the effects of which impact the successful execution and attainment of the Office's and Bureau's mission and objectives.

Provides authoritative input, expert advice and guidance to the ONAP Chief and management on proposed plans and implementation of programs, workshops and seminars, both in person and online, designed to educate Tribal leaders, leaders of tribal organizations, and Tribal members about FCC programs and policies. In coordination with the ONAP Chief, and ONAP's lead on engagement, develops, manages and implements the strategic outreach plan for ONAP, to include ONAP's Tribal Workshops which occur in the field approximately once per quarter, and ONAP's oversight and coordination of the work performed by the Native Nations Communication Task Force, which has meetings and working sessions throughout the year. Evaluates ONAP's intergovernmental and Tribal government event coordination and consultation program effectiveness and recommends modifications when appropriate.

Communicates with Tribal government leaders and Native organizations, Native and other
media representatives, trade associations, industry leaders, and business entities, regarding significant Tribal policy and rulemaking matters pending at the FCC. Keeps abreast of developments affecting Tribal governments, Native communities, their members, the communications industry, and consumers by reviewing Commission and other federal decisions, professional publications and the trade press. Monitors federal grant and loan programs related to communications deployment. Maintains documentation related to federal programs that benefit Tribal Nations and Native Communities across all relevant federal programs. Reviews and analyzes program/policy impact, and prepares and makes recommendations to the ONAP Chief and Deputy Chief on policy proposals related to the operation and effectiveness of such programs to Tribal Nations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. US Citizenship. May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable) Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required. Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.

Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.

ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible.

CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov

Qualifications

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified.

Specialized Experience

GS-14

In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

1. Experience providing expert advice on Federal-Tribal strategies, policies and/or programs.
2. Experience consulting and coordinating with federally recognized Indian Tribal governments.
3. Experience developing nationwide community engagement and outreach strategies.
4. Experience engaging in policy development dialogue with Federal-Tribal groups and/or leaders.

GS-15

In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

1. Experience providing expert advice on Federal-Tribal strategies, policies and/or programs.
2. Experience consulting and coordinating with federally recognized Indian Tribal governments.
3. Experience developing nationwide community engagement and outreach strategies.
4. Experience engaging in policy development dialogue with Federal-Tribal groups and/or leaders.
5. Experience evaluating communications related grants and loan programs to determine their impact to Tribal lands.

You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs):
Expert skill in written and oral communications, including the ability to develop nationwide engagement plans and make presentations to Native communities. Expert ability to provide guidance and advice to management on policy issues which impact federally recognized Tribal groups Expert ability to represent an organization or an agency at Tribal policy meetings and/or forums Expert ability to communicate and work closely with federally recognized Tribal groups
PART-TIME OR UNPAID 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.

Additional information

EEO Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

Veterans Information

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

Other:
- Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.

- If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year.

- In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.

*NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.

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