This position is located in BLM Oregon State Office, Baker Field Office. The primary purpose is to resolve critical problems and provide leadership expertise to the accomplishment of goals for a variety of Field Office land management programs.

Duties

The selectee for this position will serve as a Field Manager, and will be responsible for providing supervision, leadership, motivation, and direction to a diverse technical and administrate staff of employees assigned to carry out the multiple use mission of the Bureau of Land management. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Bringing diverse interests together to develop satisfactory resolution to complex natural resource management issues. Interpreting Department and Bureau policy and directives and making final Field Office planning and program decisions, including resolution of both long range and day-to-day planning and program issues. Developing, implementing, and managing a wide variety of natural resource programs including forestry, fuels, range, fisheries, wildlife, and recreation. Conducting a vibrant, proactive, and open public relations program to improve public awareness and support of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) programs and to fully understand community interests and customer service needs. Providing overall supervisory/managerial responsibility for a large natural resources staff composed of multiple disciplines.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the specialized experience described below: Specialized Experience, GS-13: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Preparing and implementing guidance materials for program areas that identify major emerging issues, options, and/or strategies; (2) Writing informational memoranda, briefing materials and summary statements for leadership on multi-faceted and sensitive organizational matters; (3) Developing, executing and monitoring budgets; (4) Directing activities to improve the structure, effectiveness, and efficiency of organizational programs; and (5) Performing a full range of supervisory duties, including planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the work of subordinate staff members. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]