Us Forest Service Jobs – Tribal Relations Specialist

Job Description:

Serves as the Tribal Relations Specialist and point of contact for the American Indian Tribes having an interest in the activities relative to the government-to-government trust responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate with counterparts in reviewing and drafting national policy, program processes, and design/development of programs to complement cultural differences between the American Indian Tribal Governments and the Forest Service.
• Plan projects and activities to ensure protection of American Indian rights and tribal rights and concerns.
• Serve as point-of-contact for the WO, other regions, American Indian Groups including Tribal Councils, Tribal Leaders, Native Corporations and officials of other federal agencies.
• Responsible for the management of interdisciplinary programs involving partnerships with Indian Tribes.
• Coordinate and provide training with Forest Supervisors and externals on traditional uses of forests, American Indian customs and practices, working with Tribal Governments, and farm bill applications and sacred sites issues.
• Represent the Regional Forester in the government-to-government relations between the Forest Service and the various tribes within the region, including those who have an interest in the activities of the region and its forests.
• Provide expert advice using the framework of legal, policy, and manual and handbook guidance.

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• A valid state drivers license is required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Forest Service

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Other

Job Location: Boston, MA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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