Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Sacramento, California. Information about Sacramento 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 the Human Resources (HR) Officer for the Human Resource Service Branch, Division of Support Services, California State Office. Provides senior staff counsel and assistance to the State Leadership Team on all aspects of HR program management. Executing program management operations including staffing and placement, employee/labor relations, workers compensation, training and development, strategic outreach and other HR areas including program evaluation, program planning and budgeting. Advises key officials on all HR management matters including workforce design and planning efforts, policy development, program design and implementation, productivity improvement, position management and labor relations. Explains and interprets HR laws, rules, and regulations for managers, supervisors, and employees. Conducts organizational awareness and leads innovative HR initiatives in an effort to develop and implement strategic human capital plans. Analyzes trends and forecasts changes in workforce requirements that are designed to meet future mission demands. Works closely with management and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) officials to develop diversity program goals. Plans and tracks work to be accomplished, sets workload priorities and deadlines, makes assignments based on capability and expertise. Evaluates the subordinate supervisors' performance and the performance of those employees reporting directly to them while giving advice or instructions to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Ensures all personnel management actions are in accordance with merit principles and EEO program guidance.

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.
• 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-14 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Human Resources Officer. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include Human Resources experience as a team leader, supervisor, or senior specialist serving as a technical authority; providing advice and guidance on a wide range of complex or controversial personnel actions and issues; improving organizational structures and workforce plans; interpreting a wide range of personnel laws, rules, and regulations to develop and implement federal human resources policies, programs, or initiatives; and leading others in the development and provision of personnel products, training, programs, and initiatives. 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. Physical Demands: The work is usually performed in an office setting. No unusual physical demands are required. Work Environment: The physical surroundings involve normal everyday risks and discomforts. The position requires the incumbent to travel approximately 15% of the time. Most travel is accomplished by commercial aircraft or automobile.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]