Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the following cities. Information about these cities and the surrounding area can be found below: Grand Junction, Colorado Meeker, Colorado We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Independently conducts related monitoring studies and determines the need for range and watershed improvements. Inspects grazing allotments for compliance with the grazing authorizations and management plans. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency of application of the grazing policy with respect to use of the forage resource, needs of other uses and resources, and requirements of the livestock. Works closely with permittee/lessees in obtaining their understanding and acceptance of the grazing program. Initiates and conducts National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluations on these projects. Coordinates pre-inventory mapping (soils, vegetation, etc.) by preliminary delineation in geographic information systems (GIS). Initiates and conducts range inventory surveys according to accepted standards and techniques. Reviews data for technical accuracy. Summarizes and evaluates data and makes recommendations on specific areas for resource planners. Utilizes various types of computer programs and software applications related to the range program to enter and process grazing applications, bills, and permits in the automated system. Completes and updates case file and allotment file information. Processes grazing transfers as assigned.

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.

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-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Working in any professional, technical, or other responsible field that provided you with a familiarity of soils or techniques of collecting scientific data. Following specific instructions to check extensive data relating to the survey/study area. Collecting samples. Observing and recording specific information (i.e., vegetative cover, water quality samples, flora, or fauna), or taking soil samples by layer and root samples. Makes observations and records data prescribed in soil studies. OR You must possess one (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position such as forestry, range management or conservation, wildlife management, agriculture, crop or plant science. 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 ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the office to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Work Environment: Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air-conditioned offices. Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The incumbent carefully adheres to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered.

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 Colorado State Office Denver Federal Center Building 40 Lakewood, CO 80225 US
• Name: Jorge Aguirre
• Email: [email protected]