Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located at the Cosumnes River Preserve in Galt, California. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Prepare, evaluate, and conduct progressively more complex analysis of botanical and plant responses as the relate to land and water resource projects. Complete botanical surveys and clearances to assist with the processing of permit applications to ensure compliance with appropriate federal law. Implement the habitat improvement and restoration projects, specifically in wetlands, riparian forest, oak savanna and woodland habitats. Design, implement, monitor, and document control of exotic plant species using mowing, grazing, and herbicides. Implement, monitor, and document a native plant materials program. Monitors and surveys species of interest (weeds or special status plants) and their habitats. Document, evaluate, and report changes in habitat status and plant populations. Utilize GIS and GPS technology to complete plant surveys, identify impacts to Threatened and Endangered Species, and evaluate inventory and monitoring data to determine plant population trends and impacts. Serves on an interdisciplinary team to address botanical and natural resources issues and problems. Collaborate with supervisor and other specialists to write and review botanical input for environmental assessments, biological assessments, protective stipulations, tribal consultations, and resource management plans.

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.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.

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. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Assisting in the evaluation and monitoring of the threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant species and plant community and vegetation management programs. Locating, surveying, identifying, and recording threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant species information in order to meet environmental assessment requirements. Collecting and summarizing data and administering plant species projects. -OR- Education: Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate level education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent in basic botany, plant anatomy or morphology, cytology, histology, genetics, taxonomy or systematics, algology, mycology, ethnobotany, and those dealing with specific problems of a botanical nature or with specific groups of plants. - OR- 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 by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Field work involves walking distances of 1-8 miles in a day over rough mountainous terrain; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, and lifting or carrying objects exceeding 50 pounds. Work Environment: Field work involves exposure to extreme weather conditions including high winds, dust, extreme temperatures, wildfires, poisonous plants and animals, and other risks and discomforts. You may also drive off-road vehicles over rough mountainous terrain, fly in small aircraft, camp overnight, etc.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you meet one of the below requirements for the series Botany 0430:
1) A degree: botany; or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany.
OR
2) Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in botany or basic plant science that included at least 24 semester hours in botany, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Evaluation of Education: Courses in basic botany, plant anatomy or morphology, cytology, histology, genetics, taxonomy or systematics, algology, mycology, ethnobotany, and those dealing with specific problems of a botanical nature or with specific groups of plants are qualifying.

You must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Shayla Costello
• Email: [email protected]