Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Price, Utah . Information about Price 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 Project Manager for the Green River District. Leads the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Planning efforts by tracking the schedule and its deadline, maintaining an effective team of specialists, managers, and contractors, and managing route and NEPA reviews and public involvement. Performs the full range of project management activities to include proper planning and management of available resources to ensure established performance expectations are met. Defines the scope of each project and to determine the necessary time, money, personnel, equipment, licenses, permits, and other necessary resources to complete each project. Develops schedules which efficiently plan for and control project activities. Coordinates and leads project team members involved in identifying and collecting necessary data, interpreting, and analyzing the data, developing, and evaluating alternatives, and preparing appropriate documentation. Facilitates informed and cooperative communication regarding key issues between BLM decision makers, other Government organizations/entities, Tribes, Non-Government organizations, local organizations, and community leaders. Ensures work performed by project staff is in accordance with all appropriate laws, regulations, and policies applicable to individual projects. Ensures that execution of the work is done according to the approved project plan. Monitors progress of the project and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion. Prepares, presents, and communicates work related information to management on major work problems and issues. Prepares environmental analysis and documentation, federal register notices or other public notifications. Review program budget, monitor expenditures, and recommend adjustments to modify the annual work plan.

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.
• 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-12 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Project Manager. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Comprehensive understanding of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to plan, schedule, coordinate and manage complex and/or controversial projects; Preparing detailed action plans and schedules for long and short-range project accomplishments; Applying advanced written and oral communication theories to serve as a spokesperson and liaison in meetings and conferences conveying complex information; Using automated project management tools and tracking software to track project progress, changes, and provide management reports; and leading, managing, and coordinating the management of major projects. 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. There are no qualification requirements for a detail assignment. However employees must meet any positive education/licensure requirements in order to be detailed to positions with these requirements. Detail assignments do not include additional compensation and the selectee will not earn time-in-grade at the higher grade level. Physical Demands: The job involves prolonged hours of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office environment. Standing and hiking in adverse climate may be required for fieldwork. Work Environment: The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent is in contact with work associated to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone or in a group, in remote and adverse situations. Incumbent will adhere to all safety and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

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]