Summary About the Position: As a Tribal Liaison (TL) in the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) you will work with the Northwestern Division, HQUSACE, and other Districts on Native American issues concerning policy, consultation, and protocol. This position is charged with providing intra-district and intergovernmental coordination for the purpose of satisfying to the greatest extent possible the interests of the US Army Corps of Engineers and the respective tribal governments. Responsibilities Serve as the District expert regarding the history, government processes, and treaties of the respective Native American tribes. Identify tribal issues, anticipate the impact, and coordinate and recommend appropriate policy, position, and response to the District Commander and Deputy Commander. Support cultural resource protection and compliance responsibilities under Section 208, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and tribal consultation for District matters. Ensure observance of trust and treaty responsibilities, fishing rights, cultural resources protection, NAGPRA compliance, wildlife/ environmental concerns, attendance at Native American governmental and cultural events, and other matters. Foster mutually beneficial relations with the tribes by identifying, evaluating, and assuring District response to Tribes in a timely manner. Coordinate and consult with regional Tribes and Tribal associations that may be affected by District activities. Ensure District awareness and facilitate consideration of the cultural and legal obligations to Native American tribal governments. Maintain expertise in Federal and state statutes, policies, regulations, treaties and laws regarding Native American Indian tribes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working with Native American tribes, their trust and treaty rights, and associated trust and treaty processes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Partnering Education Additional Information A Relocation Incentive may be considered. A Recruitment Incentive may be considered. Enhanced Leave Accrual may be considered. Advanced Rate of pay may be considered. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.