Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the BLM Bishop Field Office & BLM Ukiah Field Office. Information about Bishop & Ukiah and the surrounding area can be found linked. We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Patrols public lands and popular recreation sites to promote safety, security, and environmental protection of public lands, public land users, and employees. Protect cultural and historical sites from vandalism and theft. Investigate archaeological and historical artifact and paleontological violations. Issues warnings and citations or makes arrests, and files complaints with the court. Investigate wildland arson, mineral resource theft, and hazardous materials dumping or other pollutants. Assists other law enforcement rangers and special agents on specific investigations, prepares investigation reports. Locating and eradicating drug-manufacturing laboratories and marijuana fields on public lands. Ensure the humane treatment of wild horses and burros. Prevent and investigate theft and damage of timber, rare cactus plants, minerals, and other valuable publicly-owned resources. Works with other law enforcement agencies to provide security at recreation sites. Work closely with State counterparts to protect public safety for large-scale recreational events. Maintains liaison with officials of cooperating Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.

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.
• The duties of this position may require you to perform irregular or occasional overtime per week. The position may qualify for Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO)
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• 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 must pass a pre-employment physical.
• 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 is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• The incumbent must be prepared, at all times, to defend himself/herself and others against physical and armed attack, including the use of physical violence or, as a last resort, deadly force.
• Regularly exposed to temperature and weather extremes, and will travel on foot or by specialty vehicles to remote locations to gather evidence and to arrest suspects and violators. Many investigations occur in isolated areas of the public lands.
• 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

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: Prior experience as a law enforcement officer carrying out duties involving the investigation, apprehension, and/or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal law of the United States is a basic qualification of this position Completion of the Land Management Police Training (LMPT), Natural Resource Police Training (NRPT), or National Park Ranger Integrated (NPRI) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center within the first 12 months on duty. 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 GL-09 level: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GL-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: prior experience as a law enforcement officer providing foot and vehicle patrol; assisting in the prosecution of violators of law; issuing warnings and citations; making arrests; and preparing investigation reports. -OR- In lieu of specialized experience, applicants may substitute their education. Qualifying education at this level is defined as 2 full years of graduate level education leading to a masters' degree or a masters' degree. A combination of both education and experience may be qualifying. Education should be in a field that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work, e.g. law enforcement, police administration, criminology or criminal justice. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. To qualify at the GS-11 level: Applicants must have successfully completed the Land Management Police Training (LMPT), Natural Resource Police Training (NRPT), or National Park Ranger Integrated (NPRI) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples include: experience that demonstrates knowledge of law enforcement duties, (identifying violations/crimes; investigating and apprehending suspects; enforcing laws and regulations that relate to public land and resources; preparing investigation reports; participating in search and rescue operations, etc.) in an environment responsible for the management of public lands and its natural resources, which includes participating in incidental natural resource management activities. OR - In lieu of specialized experience, applicants may substitute their education. Qualifying education at the GS-11 includes successful completion of three (3) full years of graduate level study or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work, e.g. law enforcement, police administration, criminology or criminal justice. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. 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. This is a primary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements. The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37 unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian firefighter experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. If over the MEA and you are not a veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted prior to employment. Acceptable proof consists of SF- 50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable appointments and copies of approved letters based on individual claims. Firearm Requirement: This position authorizes you to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.5.C., Section 922(g)(9)]. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Applicants under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. Must successfully complete 40 hours of in-service training annually. Must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority. All Law Enforcement Rangers who are new to the BLM are required to complete the introduction to Resource Protection Training Program within their first two years of assignment. All Law Enforcement Rangers will complete the Natural Resource Police Training (NRPT) at the FLETC or an approved equivalent law enforcement training school before they are delegated law enforcement authority. This training must be completed within the first 12 months of appointment. Successful completion of the BLM's Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) must occur within one year of receiving delegation of law enforcement authority. Failure to complete the FTEP will result in the loss of law enforcement delegation and/or termination of employment. Physical Demands: Able to safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities. Requires considerable strenuous physical exertion. Work Environment: Work is performed both in a typical office setting and outside with exposure to hazardous and environmentally adverse conditions. Fieldwork is normally performed alone in isolated areas and for extended periods of time.

Education

If using education to qualify, 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]