Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located with Headquarters, National Conservation Lands & Community Partnerships Directorate (HQ400) in Grand Junction, Colorado. Information about Grand Junction and the surrounding area can be found at Grand Junction, CO. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Develops procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs and management processes in a land management environment. Develops administrative regulations or guidelines for the conduct of program operations. Develops and administers criteria for measuring program accomplishment. Recommends workable solutions and actions that are grounded in sound management principles and are achievable in relation to applicable policies and regulations. Utilizes interpersonal and relationship skills to understand issues and develop solutions in response to leadership and management requests. Interacts with Tribal officials and staff with familiarity of historical documentation, correspondence, and records of past interactions. Develops and presents management analyses, assessments and evaluations relating to program accountability and results within and outside the agency. Generates management reports; initiates requests, justifications and other report documents as needed by leadership. Provides training to BLM staff at all levels on Tribal program-related matters including Departmental initiatives, laws, and policies. Establishes professional relationships with Tribes, Tribal governments, and staff which facilitate long-term, positive partnerships around land management and resource protection. Engages and communicates with Tribal nations as a representative of the Bureau, Department, and the U.S. Government. Collaboratively facilitates solutions in response to Tribal and management identification of problems and issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-11 or equivalent. Specialized experience at this level is defined as experience at the state level in policy development, guidance, training, and field assistance related to Tribal Relations and trust responsibilities. Knowledge and experience of Native American customs and cultures, Indian law and experience coordinating with state agencies and consulting with federally recognized tribes. Analyzing programs that include or effect Native American tribes. Coordinating tribal outreach efforts with external offices. Attending tribal events and/or participating in tribal ceremonies. Developing and providing training and/or guidance on Native American cultures. For GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 or equivalent. Specialized experience at this level is defined as experience at the state and national level in policy development, guidance, training, and field assistance related to Tribal Relations and trust responsibilities. Knowledge and experience of Native American customs and cultures, Indian law and experience coordinating with federal agencies and consulting with federally recognized tribes. Working with Native American tribes on sensitive land management issues. Developing cooperative relationships with Native American tribes. Advising higher-level agency officials on multiple complex land management issues that affect tribal interests. Working with Tribal representatives to positively affect relationships between Tribes and a land management agency. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 341. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number HQMP-24-12548269-LH, for status candidates and special hiring authority eligible. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-13. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area.