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Job opening: Outdoor Recreation Planner

Salary: $46 696 - 74 250 per year
State: UT
Published at: Dec 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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 Salt Lake City, Utah. One position is located in Cedar City, St. George or 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 serves as an Outdoor Recreation Planner for the West Desert District and Color Country District. Develop content for environmental and project planning documents such as Resource Management Plans, Site Plans, and Environmental Assessments Coordinate with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program needs on a local scale. Process permits for commercial, organized group, and competitive events, and coordinate the monitoring and compliance of such events. Participate on interagency and/or interdisciplinary teams and committees to discuss recreation planning, management, policies, and procedures. Assist with program budget development, implementation, and reporting. Collaborate with others to foster partnerships with other agencies, institutions, or organizations in order to encourage and facilitate cooperative management strategies. Serve as the Interdisciplinary Team Leader for complex recreation management projects and may serve as a work leader for lower graded employees and volunteers. Research and reply to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public.

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.
  • An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
  • 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. 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 an Outdoor Recreation Planner. Qualifying specialized experience includes: plan and coordinate the use of land, water and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes; gather pertinent data and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; communicate effectively orally and in writing. -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. To qualify at the GS-09 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of an Outdoor Recreation Planner. Qualifying specialized experience includes: utilizing maps and other field data; prepare environmental documents such as environmental assessments and impact statements related to recreation activities; planning, operation, fee collection, and maintenance of developed campgrounds and trailheads. -OR- Education: To qualify based on education you must have a Master's or equivalent degree, or two (2) full years (36 semester hours) of graduate-level education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: Only graduate level education in excess of 18 semester hours may be combined with experience. 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 is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some physical exertion such as walking; hiking; standing; bending; carrying items such as books and backpacks; driving an automobile or off-highway vehicle; operating a small boat, etc. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a adequately lighted climate and controlled office. Occasional travel may be required. The position may be required to visit field sites where risks may include exposure to inclement weather and potential injury from falls, strains, bites, stings, etc. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer.

Education

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 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]