Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. There are 2 positions for this vacancy. One is located in Grand Junction, CO and one is in Gunnison, CO. Information can be found here: Visit Grand Junction, Colorado | Official Travel and Tourism Resource or City of Gunnison, CO (gunnisonco.gov) This vacancy will close when we have reached 50 applicants which may be sooner than the closing date listed. We expect to fill many vacancies.

Duties

Plans and conducts aquatic/riparian inventories and studies; gathers, prepares, and analyzes inventory or study data. Plans, conducts, and analyzes uncomplicated fish population studies; construction of habitat improvement. Plans and conducts simple water quality samplings of streams and lakes. Enters and/or retrieves data from automated databases. Duties include the use of motor vehicles, 4-wheel drive, UTVs, and/or trailer towing.

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.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

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. 1) Experience: Possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Plan and conduct aquatic/riparian inventories and studies; plan and conduct uncomplicated fish population studies and analyze collected data; plan and conduct simple water quality sampling of streams and lakes; enter and retrieve data from automated databases.-OR 2) Education: One full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework directly related to the work of the position such as courses in the field of fishery biology. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. The education must be obtained in an accredited college or university.- OR 3) Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate level education. The combined total must equal 100% 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 requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles. Work Environment: When doing fieldwork, you may be subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules.

Education

Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.

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 Colorado State Office Denver Federal Center Building 40 Lakewood, CO 80225 US
• Name: Leslie Leigh
• Email: [email protected]