Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist

Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist (Tribal Liaison)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Summary

The ideal candidate for this position will possess experience working with tribal nations or local governments to build partnerships to achieve goals, public speaking, training, ability to adapt/change quickly. This position starts at a salary of $56,295 (GS-09), with promotion potential to $81,638 (GS-12 grade level). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Region IV team within FEMA.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

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EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

In this position, you will serve as an Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist / Tribal Liaison. Typical assignments include:

Supporting the overall mission of External Affairs to serve as a liaison on behalf of the Region with state, local, tribal, and territorial officials and related associations.

Supporting and assisting in the preparation and appearances of senior leadership at conferences, workshops and meetings of constituency groups, professional organizations, and external audiences, including national and regional tribal conferences and meetings.

Providing assistance and conferring with management, subject matter experts and other program specialists to assure tailored responses to inquiries.

Developing, reviewing, coordinating, disseminating, and evaluating emergency management communication strategies, tactics, and products to support proactive, cross-audience communications.

Developing or modifying Regional standard operating procedures for tribal activities as requires based on the receipt of new or revised FEMA or DHS guidance or requirements.

Providing advice and guidance to programs and divisions on activities associated with the effective interface of FEMA with tribal officials, governmental officials, constituency groups and stakeholder organizations

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.