Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Tucson, Arizona. Information about Tucson, AZ and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill (1) one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Responsible for interpretation, guidance and program coordination, and implementation of the Bureau land use planning system and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Field Office. Coordinate and provide planning and NEPA program oversight to interdisciplinary teams in the implementation of land use plans, implementation level plans, and project specific plans. Develop and conduct field office training programs for all aspects of BLM's planning system and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes. Participate in and/or assumes project lead for statewide, interstate, and regional planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects. Serve as technical liaison between the field office and other entities, such as other BLM offices, the Solicitor's Office, other Federal, State and local government agencies, Indian Tribal Governments, contractors, and external customers.

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. For GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: (1) Interpreting panning and National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) laws, regulations, policies, and guidance; (2) Analyzing agency planning and environmental processes for compliance with procedural requirements; (3) Providing planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) oversight in the implementation of land use plans; (4)Reviewing all planning documents to provide recommendations for compliance. -OR- Education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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 primarily sedentary and does not require unusual physical activity or demands. On occasion may require walking over rough, uneven or rocky terrain during periods of extreme temperatures. May be required to drive two or four wheeled drive government vehicles over tarred, gravel or dirt roads. Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of office, meeting and training room, and outdoor desert settings.

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 Arizona State Office BLM Arizona State Office, AZ-953 One North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85002 US
• Name: Rebecca Cardona
• Email: [email protected]