Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Community Planner. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon Responsibilities This position is located in the Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO). It supports the Area Office and provides support as needed to the California-Great Basin (CGB) Regional Native American Affairs Program Manager. Manages KBAO Native American Affairs (NAA) activities in accordance with DOI and Reclamation policies and guidance. Responsible for ensuring that Reclamation's programs in the areas of Native American coordination and consultation, communication and special activities are effectively and efficiently planned and carried out within the KBAO. -Leads KBAO Tribal outreach efforts while serving as the central contact with Native American Tribes for coordinating activities involving KBAO. -Performs as a liaison between 10 Tribal Groups (Yurok Tribe, Karuk Tribe, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Klamath Tribe, Modoc Tribe, Pulikla Tribe, Quartz Valley Indian Reservation, and Shasta Indian Nation) located in Northern California and Southern Oregon and leads resolution of complex KBAO issues. -Maintains a communications link between KBAO and Tribes by developing relationships that promote constructive dialogue and problem resolution. -Informs Tribes of Reclamation programs and activities and responds to inquiries and issues from Tribes. -Serves as a team member or leader for KBAO on work relating to Native American trust issues and identifies whether trust assets are involved in any given project or operation. -Provides guidance on NAA developments, such as new laws, policies, or settlements that could affect KBAO's NAA program. -Coordinates efforts across KBAO and with the CGB Regional Office to meet goals of the Reclamation NAA program and promote consistent application of Reclamation's Tribal trust responsibilities. -Identifies resource needs, prepares, and provides necessary budget requests and documentation to support KBAO NAA program activities. -Supports KBAO outreach activities by assembling and coordinating with KBAO staff and managers in preparation of materials for briefings, presentations, and other communication efforts. -As requested, assists KBAO and Regional Office staff in matters pertaining to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. -Provides support to Native American Tribes in identifying and obtaining technical and financial assistance from Reclamation. -Coordinates with and maintains regular communication with contract and grant recipients to ensure work is conducted consistent with the terms of the agreements and progress and financial status reporting requirements are met by the recipients. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form. Must possess or obtain certification as a Grants Officer's Technical Representative (GOTR). Occasional travel may be required but no more than 10% of available working days. Qualifications To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position, having the following - A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. OR B. Degree and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a field related to community planning such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration and possess at least one-year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner. OR C. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in one of the disciplines, as shown in A above, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the disciplines, as shown in A above, of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-12, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in federal service having demonstrated experience advising management on Native American Affairs (NAA) activities, policies, programs and associated issues. Coordinating efforts to meet goals of the NAA program to meet goals and promote consistency. Preparing annual and long-term plans for NAA program implementation. Assisting in matters involving Indian water rights, including facilitating implementation of water rights settlements. Providing support to Native American Tribes in identifying and obtaining technical and financial assistance. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 01/02/2025. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. This position has a mandatory education requirement. Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are authorized with the exception of the Guaranteed Home Sale Provision or first-post-of-duty relocation expenses are authorized, as applicable. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law December 2017, suspends the moving expense deduction and the exclusion from income of qualified employer reimbursements of moving expenses that was allowed under previous tax laws. Employer reimbursements for moving costs are now generally taxed at the same rate as ordinary income. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a Student Loan Repayment Benefit (SLRB). The decision to offer an SLRB will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: SLRB Program. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a bargaining unit position represented by Local 951 National Federation of Federal Employees. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.