Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Needles, CA with the California Desert District. Information about Needles, CA and the surrounding area can be found at https://cityofneedles.com/ We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. An incentive may be authorized for $25,000 for highly qualified applicants only.

Duties

Provides leadership, technical advice, and assistance to Field Office supervisors and resources staff. Assures quality of work is maintained throughout the Field Office. Serves as consultant, coach and supporter to facilitate problem solving and accomplishment of Field Office goals and programs. Performs personnel management functions. Issues decisions on controversial issues involving public lands and resources. Directs field office resource management activities so they remain consistent with BLM goals, objectives, and policies. Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a broad array of complex resource programs requiring intensive multiple-use management and protection of a variety of resources. Determines work priorities for the Field Office and directs accomplishment of the approved Annual Work Plan. Determines area budget priorities and monitors and assures planned work is accomplished. Manages delegated Field Office responsibility for procurement functions in accordance with governing regulations and for maximum Bureau benefit. Coordinates or negotiates with other Federal agencies, or with top officials of State or local government bodies. Manages delicate and controversial issues that often involve developing cooperative relationships leading to joint technical efforts in planning projects, in formulating legislation, and in resolving unusually complex or controversial issues.

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.
• 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.
• If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty.
• May require a one year probationary or two year trial 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 for the GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Supervision and/or management experience in a natural resource management agency; managing public lands for multiple use, to include energy and minerals, renewable energy, oil and gas, range management, realty, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, archeological and paleontological, soil, water, and air, and fire management; resolving complex and controversial land issues; experience operating natural resource management programs within budgetary limitations; and providing and performing personnel management principles and techniques, including supervision, evaluation, motivation, discipline, planning, and organization. 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: Normally works in an office setting with occasional trips to the field. Occasionally required to walk moderately long distances over rough terrain during normal fieldwork. Work Environment: Office work is accomplished in an adequately lighted and heated facility. When in the field, subject to injuries when walking in rough terrain and exposure to uncomfortable hot and cold temperatures. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

Substitution of education is not authorized for this position.

Contacts

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