Tribal Affairs Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-15, Tribal Affairs Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, DIRECTOR OF COAST GUARD COMMUNICATIONS CG-COMMS in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. You will serve as a Tribal Affairs Specialist and serve as a Senior Advisor to the Commandant on all policies regarding the Coast Guard that have Tribal implication. Serve as a special advisor to give direct ad independent advice to the Homeland Security Secretary and the Commandant on matters related to Tribal affairs. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Work to ensure that policies regarding consultation and engagement with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian are implemented. Maintain and Initiate relationships with intergovernmental officials and agencies. Lead the Coast Guard strategic engagement program within the state, and national forum. Serve as a Senior Advisor on all policies pertaining to Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
This position requires a Secret clearance.
Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the federal sector.
Serving as a Senior Advisor on Indian Tribal and Hawaiian Tribal organizations.
Actively participate in fostering intergovernmental relationships with tribal programs.
Lead Coordination between Public Affairs, Government Affairs Officers, and Headquarters Offices.
Represent Government Agencies in Strategic engagement in inter-agency, state and national forums.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Tribal Affairs Specialist and serve as a Senior Advisor to the Commandant on all policies regarding the Coast Guard that have Tribal implication.
Serve as a special advisor to give direct ad independent advice to the Homeland Security Secretary and the Commandant on matters related to Tribal affairs.
Work to ensure that policies regarding consultation and engagement with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian are implemented.
Maintain and Initiate relationships with intergovernmental officials and agencies.
Lead the Coast Guard strategic engagement program within the state, and national forum.
Serve as a Senior Advisor on all policies pertaining to Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.