Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Battle Mountain, NV. Information about Battle Mountain and the surrounding area can be found at Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 25% incentive (if eligile) - see Additional Information

Duties

Performs as the natural resource specialist for fuels management planning; responsible for the analysis of fire and treatment effects to achieve land management resource objectives. Provides specialized guidance/advice in the development/planning of prescribed fire/fuels management/other vegetation treatment programs/policies. They also may include Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) projects following wildfire. Formulates projects/develops objectives/serves as the Interdisciplinary Team lead and completes the required level of NEPA for each project. Ensures the implementation of fuels management projects comply with the Conditions of Approval/ Mitigating Measures developed in the NEPA process. Serves as the primary resource advisor for fuels management projects, providing key input to the District/Field Office Management Team in the assessment and management of fuels planning. Designs and conducts intensive quantitative and qualitative monitoring and studies to determine if fuels management objectives are being met, and to determine the effectiveness of applied treatments. Requires a thorough knowledge of current scientific theories and methodologies to ensure the proper treatment is applied to the project area. Designs and implements fuels management monitoring to document presence, amount, and types of fuels. Utilizes the results of monitoring surveys to prioritize prescribed fire and fuels management projects. Implements and administers prescribed fire and fuels management activities and treatments to ensure targets are achieved, management objectives are met, and mitigation measures are adequate. Monitors fire behavior, evaluates fire and treatment effects, identifies potential problems, and takes appropriate action.

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. This position has a Basic Education Requirement (BER). Have a bachelor's degree with a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. GS-09: Meet the basic requirement AND specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as demonstrated examples of: experience participating in fire and fuels management projects; experience in use and role of fire in natural ecosystems; experience applying knowledge of biological practices, principles, and techniques sufficient to assist in the recommendations of planning and implementing natural resource activities and fuels management. OR meet the basic requirement AND completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master`s degree or master's equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences or a directly related field; OR meet the basic requirement AND possess an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. GS-11: Meet the basic requirement AND (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined at the GS-09 level or above which demonstrates examples of the following: experience participating in natural resources program activities by making observations, gathering data, and reporting findings used in Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs); experience planning and implementing hazardous fuels reduction and other vegetation manipulation projects; experience in fire/fuels management to address resource concerns; experience participating in multiple use land management programs, to include project implementation and interdisciplinary team participation, and developing fuels management goals and objectives, OR meet the basic requirements AND completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences or a directly related field; OR meet the basic requirement AND possess an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. 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 by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of walking, standing. crouching, or UTV's over rough, uneven, or rocky terrain. Overnight camping is sometimes required. The incumbent must be physically fit for periods or rigorous activity while performing work assignments. Work Environment: The work is performed outdoors in remote areas. The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomfort (e.g. outdoor camping, and insect borne disease). Special safety precautions and specialized equipment are required. The incumbent will have a wide variety of physical demands varying from office work which will involve 50% of their time to the remaining 50% of their time in the field. While in 1he field, the incumbent will be working in areas ranging from flat to extremely steep and in temperatures from below 0 to 100+ degrees. In some instances. considerable walking to reach the work site will be required. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

This position falls under the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) which requires that you have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, or a combination of education and experience---courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

This position has a positive education requirement (see qualification section for education requirements). You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts upon selection.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Kimberly King
• Phone: (775) 861-6510
• Email: [email protected]