Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Moab, Utah. Information about Moab and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Leads the District Public Affairs program providing seamless internal coordination across multiple levels of the organization. Provides expertise and support in planning and implementing inclusive external affairs programs for issues that are sensitive, controversial or of high public visibility. Assists managers and staff at the District Office and/or Field Office level by providing public affairs support as needed for specific projects and issues related to public lands and natural resources. Provides guidance on written and oral communications, media relations, social media content, public participation, and other general public affairs planning as needed. Works in coordination with the State Office, District Offices, and/or Field Offices to support national initiatives and programs on a state or local level. Works with outside agencies and organizations to promote understanding, support, and cooperation. Works directly with news media to promote timely and accurate news coverage. Serves as spokesperson on various topics that could include controversial issues. Conceives, writes, and distributes materials to communicate information about BLM issues, programs, and activities to key publics. This includes correspondence, news releases, communications plans, briefing papers, reports, newsletters, and speeches. Represents the Bureau and coordinates participation in outreach opportunities with Congressional staffs, intergovernmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations and other public stakeholders.

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. To qualify at the GS-09 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Public Affairs Specialist. Examples of specialized experience include creating written, visual, and digital communication resources including news releases and publications; orally communicating in clear, informative presentations and addressing questions from the media and targeted audiences; using various digital media platforms; and using the basic principles of photography and video. OR Education: To qualify based on education, you must have 36 semester hours of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's equivalent graduate degree in a directly related field of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed higher level graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements if it has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. When substituting, you cannot use the first 18 semester hours that you earned. To qualify at the GS-11 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Public Affairs Specialist. Examples of specialized experience include communicating information about agency programs, policies, initiatives, and other relevant information to the public; writing a broad array of written materials, such as news releases, feature stories, briefing papers, correspondence for internal and external sources; and presenting factual information that is clear and meaningful to the intended audience. OR Education: To qualify based on education, you must have 54 semester hours of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a directly related field. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed higher level graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements if it has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. When substituting, you cannot use the first 36 semester hours that you earned. 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 generally sedentary and does not require unusual physical effort. Most of the work is performed in an office setting. Driving a car or pickup truck is periodically required. The work often requires walking outdoors and travel in light aircraft, helicopters, and off-road vehicles. Long work days are occasionally required to meet deadlines and resolve specific problems. Work Environment: Most of the work is performed in an office setting although travel to field sites or other BLM/government offices is often required. Attendance at meetings at night or on weekends is sometimes required. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

If using education to qualify, 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 Utah State Office BLM Utah State Office, UT-953 400 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
• Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
• Email: [email protected]