U.S. Census Bureau Baldwin, NY

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Summary

This is a Work at Home (WAH) position . The Duty Station will be the selectee's home address.

In order to be considered, applicants MUST RESIDE inthe following New York county: Franklin County

SELECTIVE FACTOR: Applicants must have experience developing relationships and productive partnerships with tribal leaders (both State and Federally recognized tribes).

A trial period may be required.

Relocation will NOT be paid.

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Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and coordinate the partnership agreements to ensure activities all levels are carried out, resolve problems encountered, and determine the need for renegotiation.

Address questions, concerns and issues related to current and potential partners and stakeholders.

Establish partnership agreements with federal/tribal/state/local governments, and/or local businesses and community groups to develop specific strategies to eliminate enumeration barriers in specific regions in support of the Decennial Census.

Develop presentations, give briefings, conduct meetings and promote partnerships with various governments, local businesses and community groups.

Travel Required

50% or less - Position requires 25% local travel and 25% overnight travel.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

12

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen and 18 years or older to be hired.

Suitability/Background Investigation for Federal employment

Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)

This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Time in Grade Requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.

A trial period may be required.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

SELECTIVE FACTOR: Applicants must have experience developing relationships and productive partnerships with tribal leaders (both State and Federally recognized tribes).

NOTE: This position is advertised as an OPEN CONTINUOUS with 1 CUT-OFF date. Applicants that apply by the CUT-OFF date will be considered first. This announcement may close prior to the closing date. This announcement may also be extended if needed, andadditionalCUT-OFFdates may be set as requested by management. The first CUT-OFF date is November 22, 2019.

Applicants are responsible for insuring that the application submitted clearly indicates that they meet the qualifications listed below. To be eligible for this position, you must have the specialized experience, education, or a combination as indicated 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). 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.

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EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 05 level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes, assisting with planning, implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide and regional outreach. Experience explaining non-technical information or procedures to others at briefings, meetings or conferences. Experience providing instructions and helping customers, clients, or members of the public in writing or by telephone.

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EDUCATION : One full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

GG-0301-09

EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 07 level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes, assisting with planning, implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide and regional outreach. Experience assisting with communication principles, methods, and techniques for the development of campaigns and experience assisting with editing and explaining technical material for targeted audience. Experience interacting and dealing with the public, including media, state, and local government officials, community, businesses, and organization program officers.

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EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree ORTwofull years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree ORLL.B. OR J.D., if related.Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

GG-0301-11

EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 09 level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes, planning, implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide and regional outreach. Experience applying analytical techniques and interpersonal relations when dealing with targeted audience, the public, media, state and local government officials, communities and businesses. Experience analyzing the views and opinions from organizations and developing recommendations for stimulating interest in activities. Experience developing communication material, principles, and techniques for the development of campaigns. Experience explaining in-depth technical material for targeted audience.

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EDUCATION : PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree ORLL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

GG-0301-12

EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes, planning, implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide and regional outreach. Experience conducting public affairs programs involving public information community relations activities and seeking cooperation. Experience developing and explaining in-depth technical material for a targeted audience. Experience and the ability to present information, program objectives and activities to internal and external groups,inclusive of the public, media, state, and local government officials, community businesses, and organization program officers.

EDUCATION: No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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Additional information

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

VRA
30% or more Disabled Veteran
Persons with Disabilities
CTAP

The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office at 301-###-####. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.

The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies at the full performance level of this position; please do not provide a separate written response:

Ability to manage partnership agreements, resolve problems, and address questions and/or concerns.

Knowledge of Federal, state, local, and tribal governments' and/or local business and community groups organizational structures and functions.

Skills in negotiating, with sometimes reluctant, Federal, state, local, and tribal governments and/or local businesses and community groups in order to receive their support in the Decennial Census through partnerships.

Knowledge of presentation methods and techniques such as use of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Knowledge of tribal customs and protocols.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Other

Drug test required

No

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Required Documents

A complete application consists of the following:

Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s). Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.

Copies of applicable SF-50s "Notification of Personnel Action", to support claimed time in grade which shows grade/band levels to establish eligibility. If you are a former Census Bureau employee and no longer on the roster, you are responsible for submitting a copy of your SF-50. If you do not have a copy of your SF-50, please contact the National Archives and Records Administration at 314-###-#### Option 2 and/or to obtain instructions on how to obtain a copy.

Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment , (Schedule A disability, 30 percent disabled veteran, certain military spouses, etc). Show proof of your disability. Documentation may be from any licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory to practice medicine), a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., State or private), or any Federal or State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits;

Your medical documentation should distinguish between disabilities that are temporary, or transient, versus disabilities, which are chronic, permanent, on-going, or unresolved with no end in sight.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) documentation, if applicable. CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at:

Education Documentation : If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. This also includes Census Bureau employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.

CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice);

A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;

A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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