About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Civil Works - Office of Legislative & Tribal Affairs.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1. Directing a multidisciplinary team to manage legislative engagement and tribal relations; 2. Advising senior agency leadership on legislative strategy and policy implications; 3. Overseeing the preparation of congressional testimony and briefing materials; 4. Fostering government-to-government relationships with Tribal Nations to ensure consultation compliance; 5. Implementing strategic plans and performance metrics to align organizational initiatives with departmental priorities. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
Major DutiesProvide executive leadership and strategic oversight of a team managing USACE legislative engagement, congressional affairs, and tribal affairs portfolios.Direct the planning and execution of congressional activities, including drafting testimony, hearing preparation, and responding to legislative inquiries.Advise senior Army and Corps leadership on legislative strategy, policy implications, and congressional priorities affecting the Civil Works program.Foster government-to-government relationships with Tribal Nations and ensure compliance with policies governing tribal consultation.Lead the strategic planning process to align the Civil Works Program with Administration, Army, and Assistant Secretary of the Army priorities.