Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Vernal, Utah. Information about Vernal 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 District Manager for the Green River District. Develops and implements strategies which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the BLM's vision, mission, and goals. Provides long-term direction and guidance for land management which reflects sound judgement and collaboration with affected entities both within and outside of the District. Serves as an advisor to the State Director concerning implementation of policies and programs across the State which involves providing feedback to the State Director as issues arise which potentially have Statewide policy implications. Technical and administrative supervisor of a large and complex staff, which requires managing work through subordinate supervisors including Field Managers, team leaders, and/or contractors who each direct substantial workloads. Develops and implements the District's vision/strategy which integrates key national and state program goals, priorities, values, and political, economic, social, technological and administrative factors. Responsible for the acquisition and administration of the human, financial, material, and information resources necessary for the operation of the District in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the agency's mission. Responsible for establishing and enhancing working relationships and alliances within the District as well as with others outside of the District office with the intent of finding common ground with a wide range of stakeholders. Applies the policies and programs of the Department in the management of natural resources which includes stressing results by formulating strategic program plans that assess feasibility and include realistic goals and objectives.

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.
• 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. You will be required to provide this information annually.
• 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-15 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a District Manager. Qualifying specialized experience includes: acting or performing in a leadership or supervisory role; planning, implementing and/or managing one or more natural resource and/or lands and minerals programs within a public lands environment; working with an established budget system; and experience in personnel management principles and techniques, including supervision, evaluation, motivation, discipline, planning, and organization. Please note there are no educational substitutions at this grade level. 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: Normally works in an office setting, with occasionally strenuous duty and normal field duty associated with resources work. Work may be conducted under widely adverse conditions such as severe winter temperatures and summers that are extremely hot and dry. May be required to walk into roadless areas or otherwise negotiate areas inaccessible to vehicular travel. Other methods of travel may include all-terrain vehicles, aircraft, or horseback. Work Environment: Most work is performed in the office in close proximity to fellow workers. Fieldwork may include walking or driving motor vehicles over rough terrain in remote areas. Abnormal stress situations may also occur involving completion of work to meet short deadlines.

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]