Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Ely, NV. Information about Ely and the surrounding area can be found at White Pine Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 15% incentive (see additional information section).

Duties

Responsible for the technical/administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical, and administrative positions to carry out the mission of the organization; plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Develops and administers the planning, budget, and implementation activities for the minerals, cultural and lands programs; responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions; ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Plans and directs, through Geologist, Archeologists, Realty Specialists and Land Law Examiner, a comprehensive mineral, cultural and lands program. Prepare cultural resource inventory requests, cultural inventories, section 106 consultation, field authorizations for third party cultural and paleontological inventories, implementation of the antiquities act. Works with Field Manager and District manager, crafting succession plans for filling upcoming vacancies and create a ?target organization? to meet future demands on the organization.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• If selected for this position, you will need to complete the Federal Information Systems Security Awareness (FISSA) training prior to start date.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: This is an interdisciplinary position with a positive education requirement. You must meet the education requirements for at least one of the professional series below: For 0193 Archaeologist: - Have a BA/BS degree in archeology or a related discipline that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: history of archeology; archeology of a major geographical area; regional archeology; theory and methods of archeology; archeological field school; AND 6 semester hours of courses in geography, geology, or cultural geography; history; historiography or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing and/or surveying, OR - Have a degree in anthropology, history, American studies, or a related discipline that included academic course work similar to that stated above; OR - Have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in archeology or related disciplines appropriate to the position advertised; OR - Have four years of archeological work experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology AND included archeology field experience equivalent to archeological field school. For 0401 Natural Resources Specialist: - Have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR- - Have a combination of education and experience - have completed courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. For 1301 Physical Scientist: - Have a degree in physical science, engineering or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials and electronics; OR - Have a combination of education and experience-education equivalent to one of the majors listed above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience requirements: GS-12: Must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as experience working in a Natural Resource environment assisting in the preparation of land use plans, interdisciplinary activity plans and/or ecosystem plans; leads and/or coaches individuals in planning and organizing management objectives; communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary most of the time. As a first line supervisor field work with staff will be required on occasion that include hiking, walking, exposure to weather conditions with temperatures from 100 degrees to below zero with exposure to sun, wind, rain, and snow. Work Environment: The work is performed primarily in an office setting. Incumbent will be required to go to the Field with staff specialists on occasion. Occasional travel inside and outside of the Field Office, including occasionally to the Nevada State Office.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree and falls under the OPM qualification standard for the 0193, 0401 and/or 1301 job series and have Individual Occupational Requirements. See qualification section for description of the Basic Education Requirement (BER).

You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Kimberly King
• Phone: (775) 861-6510
• Email: [email protected]