Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office in Sacramento, CA. Information about the area can be found at City of Sacramento. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Provides a system for and supervises the identification, evaluation, and development of lands and renewable resource program needs, objectives, goals, and policies for the State. Appraises needs and progress, and updates requirements to see that they are carried out through the various programs, practices and procedures applied in the State. Manages short and long-range planning activities including multi-year work plans. Serves as the principal program manager and top-level consultant to the State Director for all lands and renewable resource policies. Plans for, coordinates, and provides statewide input on technical development efforts relative to broad land-use planning, environmental, lands and renewable resource management policies, processes, projects, systems, and program definition. Coordinates hiring, classification, employee, and labor relations regarding Division staff. Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements. Establishes productive, cooperative relationships with a variety of outside user groups, advisory boards, state and local governmental officials, federal agencies, professional groups, and the public, often representing the State Director. Ensures that other State Office, District and Field Office staffs are provided with professional guidance, training, counseling, and other assistance in the lands and renewable resource disciplines. Exercises programmatic supervision and direction over the Division of Natural resources, directly supervises specialized staff members and subordinate supervisors. Evaluates work performance of employees, provides advice or instruction to employees.

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.
• 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.

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: Extensive knowledge of natural resources methods and practices, including multiple-use planning and management. The ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions. Experience assigning and reviewing work of subordinates. Establishing program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward program goals. Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing. Experience must have been in a professional, technical, or administrative position which has demonstrated a broad managerial and leadership competency gained at the national or field 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. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: Work Environment:

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Jessica Baker
• Phone: 209-305-2069
• Email: [email protected]