This position is located in Lakewood, CO. We expect to fill 1 vacancy; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to PCS.

Duties

The incumbent is the principal staff advisor to the State Director (SD)/Associate State Director (ASD) for all statewide administrative and support service programs and functions. Provides national policy interpretation, develops statewide policy, and makes recommendations on short and long-range administrative and support service initiatives. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Division of Support Services. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and multiple program objectives. Review systems that make certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved. Ensures actions taken directly as well as those by subordinate supervisors promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. As staff advisor to the SD, develops and recommends statewide policy for support services programs in accordance with laws, regulations and in support of land management programs. Reviews national and state level policy making interpretations as appropriate. Identifies need for and recommends changes in national policy to meet changing demands and needs. Recommends revision of statewide policy and establishment of new policy to effect required program changes. Serves as a BLM official or representative in place of the SD or ASD to other organizations on matters relating to support service programs under the jurisdiction of the BLM Colorado state office. Serves as a member of the State Leadership Team to make decisions having policy impacts or crossing a broad spectrum of statewide program activities and to develop and establish the overall vision and mission of the work in the state office. Assures analysis of program budget submissions and development of AWPs and long- range program allocations in consultation with other Divisions, District, and Field offices.

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.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: 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.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• 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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience with the implementation of a Business, Administrative, and Support Services Program; preparing briefing reports; conducting technical and policy matters briefings; experience carrying out complex assignments in a highly original and collaborative manner, frequently involving multiple internal and external groups and teams; supervisory experience on a permanent basis or as an "acting." 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.

Contacts

• Address BLM Colorado State Office Denver Federal Center Building 40 Lakewood, CO 80225 US
• Name: James Easley
• Email: [email protected]