Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Palm, Springs, CA. Information about Palm Springs and the surrounding area can be found at Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Coordinate recreation program activities with other BLM District and Field Offices, as well as private organizations, and the general public. Collaborate with others to facilitate partnerships, cooperative agreements, and/or memoranda of understandings with other agencies, institutions, or organizations in order to encourage and facilitate cooperative management strategies. Coordinate with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program needs on a local scale and develop long and short-term outdoor recreation plans to address needs. Review and implement recreation program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures. Develop content for environmental and project planning documents such as Resource Management Plans, Site Plans, and Environmental Assessments. Research and compile data on recreation related topics such as recreational use, commercial use, visitation, recreation values, environmental impacts, funding, performance, etc Prepare planning documents, newsletters, stipulations, alternatives, analyses, mitigating measures, summaries, etc. Identify training needs and promote an integrated training program to teach basic skills of Outdoor Recreation Planning.

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.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• May require a one year probationary period depending on appointment type.

Qualifications

This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) that must be met to be considered. Please read the education section to ensure you meet these requirements. 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. In addition to the IOR, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: To qualify for the GS-09 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07. Examples of specialized experience may include: researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports. OR A masters or equivalent degree related to the position, or successful completion of 2 full years of graduate education leading to such degree, or a related LL.B or J.D. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify. To qualify for the GS-11 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09. Examples of specialized experience may include: coordinating with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program needs; monitoring studies and surveys, to identify trends and patterns in the development and management of recreation resources; conducting outreach to promote recreational opportunities on public land; representing an agency at management and professional conferences for the purpose of advancing advocacy for public lands stewardship. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position, or successful completion of 3 full years of graduate education leading to such degree, or related LL. M. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify. 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: Work is primarily sedentary however, it may require walking, hiking, standing, bending, carrying items such as books and backpacks, driving a government vehicle, off highway vehicle, or operating small boats, etc Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be required for field visits where risks may include expose to inclement weather, potential of injuries from falling, strains, insect bites, stings, etc from wildlife and a variety of terrain.

Education

This position has an individual occupational requirement. Applicants must meet one of the below requirements to be considered:

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Education with a major study in outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as: sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation. Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation.

OR

2. Experience that demonstrated the ability to plan and coordinate the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Ability to deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.
• Analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs of diversified groups, and the means for meeting those needs.
• Evaluation of land or water areas for their recreation and related potential use, such as wildlife reserve.
• Preparation or review of plans and programs for natural resource utilization and recreation area development.
• Solution of administrative, intergovernmental, socioeconomic, and other problems involved in providing adequate recreation opportunities while preserving, restoring, and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Austin Ashey
• Phone: (916) 978-4476
• Email: [email protected]