Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Battle Mountain, NV and Tonopah, NV. Information for Battle Mountain can be found at Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce, and for Tonopah, Tonopah Chamber of Commerce. These positions are authorized a 25% incentive - see Additional Information.

Duties

Responsible for oversight of the rangeland health, wildlife biology, Wild Horse and Burro, and related programs by coordinating, preparing, or reviewing, and exercising quality controls in accordance with prescribed laws and regulations. Responsible for the technical/administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical, and administrative positions to carry out the mission of the organization. Develops plans and work schedules by setting priorities; maintains good working relationships by coordinating with others on goals, priorities, organizational needs, and achievements. Devises and maintains record keeping systems to provide required information for production, reporting, and evaluation of organizational goals; recommends changes to increase accuracy and productivity. Establishes goals for employees to accomplish management objectives; assigns work on priorities based on capabilities of employees, reviewing work for adequacy and accuracy, policy and regulatory compliance and application. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health and safety of subordinates. Utilizes range and wildlife management expertise and advice in the preparation of long-range multiple-use resource management plans. Leads an interdisciplinary team in developing long-range objectives, formulating alternative management strategies, evaluating impacts, and recommending actions to further the long-term productivity of rangeland resources.

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.
• 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.

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: - Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License with endorsements to operate government vehicles. - Must have the ability to drive All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) 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. Basic Education Requirement: - I have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, OR- I have a combination of education and experience - have completed courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. I will provide a copy of my college transcripts. Specialized Experience: For GS-12: I meet the basic requirement AND I have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience may include use of natural resources principles on complex and/or controversial projects relating to land use, experience with compliance with public land laws and policies (e.g., the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act), knowledge of land and realty policies and effective oral and written communications with internal and external stakeholders and/or partners regarding complex or controversial projects. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level. Battle Mountain salary range: $82,830 - $107,680 Tonopah salary range: $84,437 - $109,769 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 within 30 days of 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: The work is a combination of office and field work. Office work is mentally demanding and field work can involve arduous walking and climbing in a variety of terrain from flat to steep, rocky, and mountains. Also, field work often requires operation of 4X4's and ATV's/UTV's. Field work can often involve travel in vehicles to include, fixed wing aircraft, and on horseback. Work Environment: Office work will take place in an office setting. Field work can involve driving long distances on unpaved roads. It can involve work under all kinds of weather conditions and the incumbent is subject to encountering poisonous insects, plants, or snakes. Field temperatures may vary from -35 degrees F to 105 degrees F. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

This position falls under the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) 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.

This position has a positive education requirement (see qualification section for education requirements). You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts upon selection.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Kimberly King
• Phone: (775) 861-6510
• Email: [email protected]