Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Twin Falls, Boise, or a Location negotiable duty location at an Idaho State Bureau of Land Management office. Information about Idaho can be found here. We expect to fill 4 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to lead, manage, and coordinate a wide variety of complex projects. Projects led/managed are typically multi-year, multi-jurisdictional, highly visible, interagency in nature, unique, new, and/or evolving. Perform the full range of project management activities to include proper planning and management of available resources to ensure established performance expectations are met. Coordinate with management and senior specialists to define the scope of each project and to determine the necessary time, money, personnel, equipment, licenses, permits, and other necessary resources to complete each project. In consultation with BLM managers, employees, and stakeholders identify the appropriate interdisciplinary skill sets of employees and/or contractors necessary to perform project activities. Monitor progress of projects and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion. Monitor, recommend, and approve budgeted project expenditures and report any variance to the appropriate senior manager for review.

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.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• NFFE 2152 is the bargaining unit for the Boise District.

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. For GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: 1) planning, scheduling, coordinating and managing a variety of well precedented small scale projects using standard methods and serve as an assistant project manager to a more senior project manager or program lead; 2) communicating orally and in writing with managers, staff, and other stakeholders sufficient to present and convey information, gather data, and provide feedback and recommendations; 3) preparing and organizing information for use in reports and planning documents. -OR- Education: earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -or- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -or- LL.M, if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (transcripts required). - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate ducation. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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: 1) Leading or co-leading interdisciplinary teams through completing Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements for authorizing projects on Federal Land. 2) Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and federal, state, or local agencies to navigate complex or controversial projects. 3) Experience assessing and authorizing Mining Plans of Operation, Utility Scale energy development, and or infrastructure projects. 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.

Education

If using education to qualify for the GS-11 grade leve, 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 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]