Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Vernal, Utah. Information about Vernal 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

This position serves as a Government Information Specialist and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator, district records manager, administrative record expert, and assistant district webmaster. Provides FOIA support to the district by logging, tracking, compiling, and corresponding to requests. Provides support to the district by compiling, or assisting to compile, administrative records for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Ensures records retention and filing is in accordance with agency requirements. Develops, monitors, and maintains District intranet websites.

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-07 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Government Information Specialist. Specialized experience includes; performing administrative duties such as entering, retrieving, and correcting data in an automated data management system (data entry/coding); reviewing documents to ensure compliance and accuracy; and establishing and maintaining office files and records. Or Education: To qualify based on education you must have completed 18-semester hours of graduate education leading to a master's degree OR a full 4-year course study AND meet the Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. 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 Government Information Specialist. Specialized experience includes; performing technical and administrative duties in the areas of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act such as review conventional FOIA requests, perform information searches, review records, and develop responses for FOIA reviewing documents to ensure compliance and accuracy; reviewing documents to ensure compliance and accuracy; and establishing and maintaining office files and records. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have 36-semester hours of progressively higher education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. 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 primarily sedentary. Incumbent is required to handle, box, and mail documents. Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting. Occasional travel is required.

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]