Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These position are located in Cedar City, Fillmore, or Richfield, Utah. For more information about these locations, click on the links. 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 a Project Manager for the Color Country or West Desert District. Performs the full range of project management activities to include proper planning and management of available resources to ensure established performance expectations are met. Develops schedules which efficiently plan for and control project activities. Facilitates informed and cooperative communication regarding key issues between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision makers, Government organizations/entities, Tribes, Non-Government organizations, local organizations, and community leaders. Ensures that execution of the work is done according to the approved project plan. Monitors progress of the project and adjusts as necessary to ensure successful completion. Prepares, presents, and communicates work related information to management on major work problems and issues. Prepares and reviews environmental analysis and documentation, federal register notices or other public notifications.

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.

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-12 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Project Manager. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Comprehensive understanding of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to plan, schedule, coordinate and manage complex and/or controversial projects; creating and implementing long-term, complex administrative records to be utilized by a wide variety of potential offices or litigation parties; synthesizing and abstracting complex matter into clear issue papers that offer guidance and culminate in briefings, recommendations, and public presentations; and using leadership and management to ensure efficient project operations and effective coordination between team members, staff specialists, management officials, other federal and state agencies, and groups of people with diverse backgrounds. Please note there are no educational substitutions at this grade level. 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 within 30 days of 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: The job involves prolonged hours of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office environment. Standing and hiking in adverse climate may be required for fieldwork. Work Environment: The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent is in contact with work associated to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone or in a group, in remote and adverse situations. Incumbent will adhere to all safety and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]