Tribal Engagement Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Department of Energy's Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. As a Tribal Engagement Specialist, you will coordinate and conduct outreach and engagement activities that will advance energy projects on Tribal lands.

Duties

• The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs works with Indian tribes and organizations, and across government agencies, to support Indian energy policies and initiatives. The Office works alongside American Indian and Alaska Native communities to develop and deploy energy solutions, offering financial and technical assistance, and education and capacity building. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a full performance level Tribal Engagement Specialist at the GS-14 level, you will: Execute strategies for Tribal and stakeholder engagement activities. Organize outreach programs, to include event participation, in order to build relationships with Indian tribes, Alaska Natives and Native American communities to further advance energy projects. Coordinate external-face meeting planning, analyze outreach impacts, and develop reports, findings and briefings to agency leadership. Represent and serve as a point of contact in meetings with tribal leaders, federal officials and external stakeholders to advance tribal energy development while respecting federal treaty and trust obligations. Analyze data and develop solutions to improve work processes and operations associated with engagement opportunities with Tribes. Act as a resource to assist tribes in gaining information on accessing a variety of energy programs.

Qualifications

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the 3 of the following: Assisting with event planning activities to advance energy program/project initiatives with Tribal governments and/or Tribal organizations. Preparing reports or documents that provide updates or recommendations regarding the status or plans on projects for Tribal governments and/or Tribal organizations. Collaborating with tribal groups to advance energy missions, programs and activities. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the 3 of the following: Leading outreach, education and engagement activities that provide tribal governments with information on energy infrastructure, electrification, or economic development opportunities. Providing guidance and advice on energy programs for tribal governments, communities and organizations. Collaborating with tribal governments, officials and representatives to maximize access to clean energy resources. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Read all instructions before you begin. Click "Apply Online." Complete the application and attach all required documents. Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 09/14/2026. Resume Tips: Max 2 pages and 5MB file size. PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios. Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set 0.5-inch margins. Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text. Managing Your Application: Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date. Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Support: USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance. Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.