Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill a few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. These positions report to the Office of Fire Management (Fire Business). These positions are authorized a 25% incentive - see Additional Information

Duties

Conducts studies of programs, functions, work processes, staffing levels, methods and procedures. Analyzes and evaluates policies, procedures, guidelines, and administrative processes in order to resolve conventional problems and situations. Analyzes budget projections assessing validity of assumptions and consistency of estimates. Assist with planning, coordinating, and developing budget proposals. Recommends workable solutions and management actions that are based on sound management principles and are achievable in relation to agency and bureau policy and regulations. Reviews operating regulations and directives and other pertinent sources to gather, correlate, analyze, determine, and recommend appropriate actions. Position reports to the Office of Fire Management relating to Fire and Incident Business.

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.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

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. At the GS-09 Level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as providing assistance to management analysts by compiling records & reports on program goals, budgets, and staff levels to determine problems for study by higher level employees; OR a master`s or equivalent graduate degree; OR two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR a combination of education and experience described above. At the GS-11 Level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is further defined as experience applying business and administrative processes and procedures to include acquisitions, financial assistance, and policy development. Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to analyze data, provide feedback, prepare reports, present briefings, or develop partnerships; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR a combination of education and experience described above. Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: No unusual physical exertion is required. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting.

Education

This position falls under the Management and Program Analyst Series, 0343 Administration and Management Positions. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series.

This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - 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 upon selection.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Joseph Bronson
• Phone: 775-861-6679
• Email: [email protected]