Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the BLM Bakersfield Field Office. Information about Bakersfield and the surrounding area can be found at: bakersfieldcity.us We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Collect, interpret, and analyze data (i.e., vegetation, watershed, rangeland, invasive plants, conditions, and natural processes) to evaluate implemented management practices and prescriptions Performs resource inventory, monitoring and surveys. Performs resource inventory and assessments of major and minor land use projects. Assist in preparing biological assessments and consultations for proposed projects and any other activity on public land. Develops and maintains a restoration resource information database. Authorizes livestock use, processes, transfers, requests, and reports actual use, permits authorized, and projects completed. Develops rangeland, riparian and other restoration and improvement projects. Aid with weeds and weed related treatments; review and prepare proposals for pesticide use to ensure proper methods and procedures are followed. Participates in the planning and preparing of multiple-use resource management plans and environmental impact documents. Establishes and maintains working relationships with outside agencies, livestock operators, partner organizations and the public. Assist in the conservation and protection of listed and proposed threatened and endangered plant species in coordination with other programs.

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.
• 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.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 2052, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

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-09 grade level: In addition to meeting the 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: Collecting and analyzing data for studies of plant and or wildlife communities; using manual or chemical techniques to control invasive plants; implementing work plans for invasive plant management and native vegetation restoration; and providing guidance to others on technical aspects of work. -OR- Education: Completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master`s degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences or a directly related field. -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. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: participating in the planning and execution of ecological or biological studies with a limited number of variables; performing established, standardized tests and analyses on a broad range of biological samples; conducting studies using established fact-finding and evaluation procedures; conducting long-term monitoring of biological or ecosystem components; working with organizations, state and local government agencies, volunteers, and local communities to implement conservation and recreation programs; Assisting in the preparation of professionally acceptable planning and/or compliance documents; or other related work. 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.

Education

BASIC EDU:
This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you meet one of the below requirements for the series Natural Resource Specialist 0401:

1) A degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
2) Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in (1) 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.

Contacts

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