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Summary The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders. Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary (OS), Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs (ASIIA), Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), Policy Division in Guam. At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Analyzes proposed legislation, policies, and regulations for potential impact to Guam and the United States and makes recommendations for appropriate changes/action. 2) Monitors Capital Improvement Projects and Office of Insular Affairs supported grants. 3) Evaluates, and as needed develops, long-range programs for solution of problems. 4) Serves as the liaison between the government of Guam and civil society and the Office of Insular Affairs. 5) Works in concert or collaboration with other representatives of the Office of Insular Affairs on/for Guam. 6) Maintains awareness of new developments and trends of Guam and provides findings and recommendations to leadership. Work is typically performed in an office environment with adequate lighting, ventilation, and climate controls. Normal safety precautions are required. Extensive travel and work is required to remote areas where standards of living vary and where facilities, amenities, and services typical of mainland U.S. may not be available. Observance of special safety precautions is required. OS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Please note: You may be required to operate a government vehicle to complete assigned tasks i.e. site visits, field research, etc.; therefore you must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. Note: Familiarity with the Chamorro language and culture is preferred but not required. Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to participate in a writing exercise or submit a writing sample as part of the interview process. Salary Information GS-12: $86,962 - $113,047 (per annum) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. This vacancy is also announced as OS-1501-24-CM-120(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. 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 are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying. (1) Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Collaborating with Guam government and non-government organizations; 2) Evaluating and interpreting policies and project needs/program operations in and affecting Guam; and 3) Collecting and organizing data for dissemination to determine alignment with program objectives. MUST MEET ALL Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.