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The Program Associate supports mediation, facilitation, and training projects and services for the Udall Foundation's John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution.
Learn more about this agency11/22/2021 to 12/13/2021
$53,433 - $84,732 per year
AD 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11 - AD-11.
No
No
DEST-11297231-22-CB
623200300
United States Citizens. Remote duty station required.
Reporting to the Director or Deputy Director of the John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (National Center), the Program Associate (PA) supports National Center projects by working with Project and Program Managers on case management assessment, contracting, client and stakeholder communications. meeting planning, and logistics. Services often are complex and contentious, requiring independent thought and coordination.
The PA will work on the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC), a nearly 70-member collaborative body representing a diverse group of Tribal, State, Local and Federal interests, in addition to other National Center projects. Regular MRRIC meetings provide a forum for stakeholders to develop a collaborative recovery plan to replace lost habitat and protect threatened and endangered species.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. The successful candidate will be subject to a background/suitability investigation. All Udall Foundation employees are required to have payments made by direct deposit.
Bachelor's degree required.
EEO Policy Statement: The Udall Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation: The Udall Foundation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process.
Privacy Act: Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or that you are exempt from doing so under the Selective Service Law.
Financial Disclosure: All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. This position requires the filing of an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure form.
The Udall Foundation is authorized by Congress to:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Application materials received in full by the announcement closing date will be given full consideration.
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of: (1) your resume, which should reflect the quality and extent of your accomplishments, experience, and education relevant to the major duties and general qualifications of the position; (2) your cover letter, which should summarize your interest in and qualifications for the position; (3) your writing sample; and (4) your references, for those candidates advancing to the interview stage.
Evaluation of your application will be based on the information you supply. The materials you submit will not be returned; send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. After preliminary review of applications, the best-qualified candidates may be invited for one or more interviews, which may occur by telephone, video, or in person. Those candidates selected for interviews should expect that performance, suitability, and security information will be verified from reference checks and that information will be taken into account in making employment offers. A decision to fill the vacancy is expected within 60 days after the end of the job announcement period.
(1) Cover letter; (2) resume; (3) a recent writing sample; and (4) contact information for three professional references. Current Federal employees should also send (5) a copy of their current SF-50.
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.
Email the required documents to montes@udall.gov.
Evaluation of your application will be based on the information you supply. The materials you submit will not be returned; send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. After preliminary review of applications, the best-qualified candidates may be invited for one or more interviews, which may occur by telephone, video, or in person. Those candidates selected for interviews should expect that performance, suitability, and security information will be verified from reference checks and that information will be taken into account in making employment offers. A decision to fill the vacancy is expected within 60 days after the end of the job announcement period.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/623200300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 as an independent executive branch agency to honor Morris K. Udall's lasting impact on this Nation's environment, public lands, and natural resources, and his support of the rights and self-governance of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. In 2009, Congress enacted legislation to also honor Stewart L. Udall for his half century of distinguished national leadership in environmental and Native American policy. The agency is known today as the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation (Udall Foundation) and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
More information about the Udall Foundation's mission and programs is available under Additional Information.
