This position is located within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office, Oregon/Washington, Division of Lands, Resources, and Minerals. The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Duties

Salary Information GS-13 ($105,666.00 to $137,363.00 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. In this Interdisciplinary Supervisory position, the selectee will serve as the Section Chief for the Social Sciences Section. Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Participating in the formulation and establishment of polices and plans for the Division's programs in Oregon and Washington. Providing leadership and direction for the overall work of the Section. Supervising professional and technical specialists who are responsible for statewide coordination, budget allocation, and program oversight to the full array of BLM social science programs, including the recreation, National Conservation Lands, cultural resources, socioeconomics, science coordination, youth, volunteer, and community engagement programs. Ensuring appropriate program guidance and assistance are provided to the nine districts in Oregon and Washington to ensure that decisions, practices, and plans are consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Conducting supervisory responsibilities to include workload management, personnel actions, and actively supporting the Equal Employment Opportunity Program in day-to-day activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

This is an Interdisciplinary position which may be filled under any of the following occupational series, depending on the qualifications of the applicant and needs of the agency: Social Science Series, 0101 General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 General Physical Sciences Series, 1301 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. All applicants must meet at least one of the following Basic Requirements for either Social Science, General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences and/or the General Physical Science series: Basic Requirement, Social Science Series, 0101: A. Have a degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Have a combination of education and experience - that provided you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C. Have four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Basic Requirement, General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401: A. Have a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Have a combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement General Physical Science Series, 1301: A. Have a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Have a combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience, or additional education. AND Specialized Experience, GS-13: Have one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Ensuring the health of ecological systems and the vitality of social and community services; (2) Evaluating, designing and implementing new processes and techniques relative to improving the health and productivity of natural resources on public lands; (3) Reviewing/tracking expenditures and workload accomplishments to ensure programs have appropriate resources; and (4) Performing a full range of supervisory duties, including planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the work of subordinate staff members. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.

Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]