Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HQ-500 Directorate of Information Technology (IT), Division of Interagency Fire and Aviation IT (IFAIT) Support (HQ-590). We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serves as senior advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans in support of achieving the program objectives for Interagency Fire and Aviation IT (IFAIT) Support. Consults with key managers and stakeholders to ensure that all implications are identified, weighed, and considered in study and discussion of effective and efficient resource use and distribution. Plays a key role in the development and implementation of program policies, plans, guidelines, proposals, processes and recommendation on issues which cross functional lines. Manages implementation of program/project management; strategic/workforce planning; budget formulation and justification; quality improvement methods and initiatives; and financial analysis. Works with team members providing service delivery, support services for IT applications and projects in coordination and compliance within the division. Responsible for the implementation and administration of system engineering services, software development, analysis, design testing and project management, in coordination and compliance with BLM and DOI requirements. Implements assured delivery of BLM's enterprise IT mission services and associated artifacts. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of employees. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Improves or increases the quality of the work supervised. Develops priorities for effective use of resources. Coordinates with Interagency Fire, State, Local, Federal Fire partners and the HQ-500 IT leadership team and other IT advisory groups.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit 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 Land.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• 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.
• May require a one-year probationary trial period.
• THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.

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-14 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: expert knowledge and considerable experience in leading IT teams in support of Interagency missions including system specific planning, systems development, implementation, operations, maintenance, and support. Proven experience working in a highly complex environment of Interagency Fire, State, Local, Federal Fire partners, BLM, DOI and other Federal IT stakeholders to successfully support both Fire mission and Federal IT compliance requirements. Proven experience and ability to lead and respond to IT related incidents including maintaining, evaluating, coordinating, communicating, and restoring service to critical mission services across the organization. Experience leading change and innovation while limiting impact to users, programs, and critical services in a geographical diverse user and employee environment. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement or substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM, National Operations Center, HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 50 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]