Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. The Assistant Field Manager positions are located in Marsing, Pocatello, Challis and Shoshone, Idaho. Information about Southern Idaho and the surrounding area can be found at visitidaho.org. We expect to fill four vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Assists the Field Manager by providing direction in all phases of the organizations program, work responsibilities and authorities by providing supervision, leadership, and guidance to staff. Makes resource management decisions on a variety of natural and cultural resources. Provides input to the preparation, implementation and conformance of land use plans, interdisciplinary activity plans, and ecosystem plans. Forms and leads collaborative efforts to address resource issues involving a variety of combinations of BLM personnel, stakeholders, interest groups and other government and state agency personnel. Prepares, coordinates, and conducts formal technical training and conferences. Directly supervises professional, technical, and administrative work. Serves as a backup to the Field Manager and as Acting Field Manager during his or her absence. Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations.

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.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for these positions, 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-12: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience with land and/or resource management programs requiring multiple-use management and protection of a variety of resources (rangeland management, water, fisheries, wildlife, oil and gas, recreation, etc.) and interacting with all levels of the agency; accomplishing work through others, e.g., project manager, team or project lead, etc.; experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships to achieve goals and objectives; in conducting oral briefings and presentations; in preparing reports which identify, analyze and integrate diverse data, present findings and conclusions, and provide alternatives and/or recommendations (reports often weigh and balance diverse opinions with agency requirements and resource needs; in making clear, well-reasoned decisions balancing diverse opinions. 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. 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: Work is primarily in an office setting. There is frequent travel to field sites via four wheel drive vehicles, fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, and boats. There is a potential for adverse climatic conditions. Field work involves walking, bending and climbing on steep and rough terrain. Work Environment: Most work is in an office setting. Field sites involve exposure to adverse weather, i.e., rain, snow, cold and/or heat. Some outdoor work requires special safety precautions. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

These positions do not have a positive education requirement or education substitution for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address BLM Idaho State Office BLM Idaho State Office, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: Idaho HR
• Phone: 208-373-3921
• Email: [email protected]