This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
Are you looking to be part of a team that supports the Navy’s premier tactical air warfare training center? Please consider joining the Environmental Division at Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest, Naval Air Station Fallon (NASF), Nevada – home to the Fighting Saints of VFC-13, the Desert Outlaws of Strike Fighter Wing Pacific, and the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center.
The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest is seeking motivated candidates for a Tribal Relations Liaison position at NASF, which is responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for Native American Tribal stakeholders and providing technical support on Tribal relations.
This position is a developmental position located in the Environmental Division within the Public Works Department at NASF. The Environmental Division is responsible for aspects of the Navy environmental protection program in Northern Nevada, including cultural resources. We partner with agencies, Tribes, and other entities to help preserve cultural resources at Fallon.
Responscibilities include:
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary point of contact for Native American Tribal stakeholders.
• Represent the Navy when partnering with the Tribes by ensuring the rights of Sovereign Indian Nations are fully respected and carried out in a government-to-government (GTG) relationship.
• Provide guidance, manage, and facilitate the consultation process while remaining respectful of tribal sovereignty.
• Provide advice and counsel while serving as a liaison during Tribal meetings.
• Track, report, and inform installation management of Navy and - Tribal outreach, and consultation eff orts, agreements, and events.
• Consult with Tribes, you will interpret laws, regulations, and policies to advise on business decisions, policy development and implementation and project execution related to tribal engagement and relationship management.
Preferred experience:
• Coordinating and facilitating Tribal relations projects in accordance with organizational guidelines and processes;
• Researching laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to Tribal practices, treaty rights, and First Nation protections to identify solutions to day-to-day Tribal relations and access issues; and
• Making prepared oral presentations to personnel on Tribal history and culture, inter-cultural communications, Tribal rights and relationship-building.
The ideal candidate for this position has developed relationships with Tribal Governments to understand their needs and adequate representation. We are looking for a candidate with an understanding and knowledge of the Native Americans and Tribal Governments’ cultures and customs in the NAS Fallon and Northern Nevada Area. This position requires a culturally competent leader who values community and can apply communications and engagement strategies to develop relationships and work with the community.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Driver's License
- Must hold U.S. Citizenship
- Aged 18 or older at time of hire
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will need to pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
TELEWORK:
* Partial telework may be available, subject to needs of the mission.
RELO/RECRUIT INCENTIVES:
**Relocation (applies to current federal employees) or Recruitment (applies to non-federal candidates) incentive may be offered
BENEFITS:
Our health insurance program offers you choice and flexibility to suit individual or family needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, as well as a substantial employer contribution to premiums. Other health benefits include Dental and Vision Insurance programs, Flexible Spending accounts, Long Term Care Insurance and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program with no physical required for initial enrollment.
We offer an outstanding three-part Retirement Program encompassing our Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan – a 401(k) type plan with employer contributions up to 5%, and Social Security benefits.
Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, alternate work schedules, transportations subsidies and telework may be authorized for eligible positions.
Most of all, as a NAVFAC civilian employee you can serve your nation and support America’s warfighter.
If this sounds like an opportunity and benefits you are interested in, please apply!
