Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. For more information about these locations, click on the links below: One position is located in St. George, Utah. Once position is located in Richfield, Utah. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

These positions serve as a Planning and Environmental Specialist for the Color Country District. Works closely with senior planners and specialists to write and review planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assists senior planning specialists on interdisciplinary teams (IDT) for specific planning and NEPA document components. Assists with preparing and monitoring time schedules for field office planning efforts. Writes and reviews planning and NEPA documents ensuring they read smoothly and various portions are coordinated within the IDT. Provides assistance in the development and distribution of public information regarding completed and future planning document availability. Ensures all documents are appropriately uploaded to electronic review sites and properly filed. Certifies the proper format, guidelines and procedures are used in the preparation of all land use planning and NEPA documents. Assists planning and NEPA team leaders in determining level of detail, scope of analysis, and quality of documents being produced. Works with project lead to ensure adequate public participation in the planning and NEPA process. Ensures public participation efforts are well coordinated with local, State, and Federal agencies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required upon conversion.
• 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 Land.
• 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.
• If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty. You will be required to provide this information annually.

Qualifications

Recent Graduates A Recent Graduate who has obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years or other applicable period. Other applicable period may include: (1) Certain veterans precluded from applying within the timeframe described above due to a military service obligation, shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon his/her release or discharge from active duty. However, in no event, may the individual's eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study; and (2) Applicants who completed their educational program requirements after December 27, 2010 will have a full 2 years of eligibility beginning on the date the final regulations became effective, July 10, 2012. You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Planning and Environmental Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: providing assistance on interdisciplinary teams (IDT) formed for specific planning and preparing and monitoring time schedules for planning efforts; assisting with reviewing documents to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; advising on laws, regulations, and procedures regarding planning efforts; ensuring public participation in the planning process; and coordinating with local, State, and Federal agencies. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have one (1) full year (18 semester hours) of graduate-level education in a related field of study. OR Superior Academic Achievement: (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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 difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. Physical Demands: The individual works primarily in an office setting at this level. There may be some walking, standing or bending. There is some infrequent field work in this position, therefore, the individual may on occasion be required to walk or ride vehicles or horseback over rough terrain, and perform duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or lifting. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items such as equipment and samples and boxes of files. Work Environment: The work is performed primarily in an office setting for long hours and under tight deadlines. However when necessary to complete the work, there may be outdoor exposure. Outdoor exposure requires some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather.

Education

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 Utah State Office BLM Utah State Office, UT-953 400 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
• Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
• Email: [email protected]