Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. There is one position located in Rock Springs, WY, and one position located in Kemmerer, WY. Information about the surrounding areas can be found at: Rock Springs, Wyoming Kemmerer, Wyoming We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Performs various fluid mineral field inspections to ensure compliance, enforces all applicable laws, regulations, and terms/conditions specified in approvals. Completes right-of-way inspections for previously authorized surface disturbing activities. Lead a diverse team of resource specialists from both government and industry to document potential impacts of the proposed action. Complete various types of NEPA documents, using scientific and technical knowledge of natural resources and the physical sciences. The development of these documents requires effective written communication skills and strict attention to detail. Performs other duties in support of fluid minerals workload as assigned by the supervisor. Duties may include file/records management, as well as collateral duties to support local Field Office operations.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: A valid state driver's license and gaining a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card are required. 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. FOR GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Knowledge or application of theories, principles, and practices of natural resource management that is sufficient to solve routine problems. Has working knowledge of or familiarity with fluid minerals or similar management and development practices. Has experience with various office computer systems, applications, software, and field equipment. Be able to navigate to remote field sites via GPS, map, or other device and be able to safely operate four-wheel drive vehicles on unimproved roads under various weather conditions. Understands concepts of field work or has general field experience to analyze and evaluate environmental conditions. Introductory knowledge of NEPA documentation. Has knowledge about participating in interdisciplinary teams. -OR- Education: 1 year of graduate level education. -OR- Superior Academic Achievement. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. FOR GS-09: In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Knowledge and application of theories, principles, and practices of natural resource management that is sufficient to solve routine problems independently. Has working knowledge of or familiarity with fluid minerals or similar management and development practices. Has experience with various office computer systems, applications, software, and field equipment. Be able to navigate to remote field sites via GPS, map, or other device and be able to safely operate four-wheel drive vehicles on unimproved roads under various weather conditions. Understands concepts of field work or has general field experience to analyze and evaluate environmental conditions. Fundamental experience with NEPA documentation. Has experience participating in interdisciplinary teams. -OR- Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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. 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: Working conditions may vary from general office and computer work to performing field work and attending meetings and trainings. Occasional overnight or weeklong travel for trainings may be required. Field work involves hiking and other vigorous work under adverse climatic (heat in excess of 100 degrees F. and cold below 0 degrees F. heavy winds, snow, etc.) and topographic situations (moderate elevation ascent/decent, rocky and uneven terrain, navigating around canyons or buttes, etc.) This position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver's license in order to operate a motor vehicle. Average physical conditioning and dexterity is required to perform the field duties of this position. Hiking up to three miles one way on uneven terrain with safety and field gear is required on occasion. Work Environment: Works in three principal settings: (a) office, (b) travel to isolated locations, and (c) inspection sites where protective clothing and safety precautions are required, and work around heavy construction equipment and dust may be required. Work environment involves high risk with exposures to potentially dangerous situations such as direct sunlight, extreme cold, windburn, thorns, poisonous gas, oil and gas spills, wellbore blowouts and other potentially dangerous oil and gas operations which pose a threat to human health and safety and the environment.

Education

This position has an education requirement.

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401
Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• or
• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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.

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, or a combination of education and experience---courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

• Address BLM Wyoming State Office BLM Wyoming State Office, WY-953 5353 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 US
• Name: Miranda Gallardo
• Email: [email protected]