Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Boise, Idaho. Information about Boise and the surrounding area can be found at here. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Prepares and reviews applications required to obtain or change water rights administered under State law; determines appropriate documentation needed; and prepares correspondence requesting additional information. Investigates facts, gathers information, and applies appropriate laws and policies to determine if water rights applications would adversely affect BLM resources, habitat, or interests in property. Enters data into and retrieves data from Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and other databases, then designs and conducts queries to extract data. Develops, manages, and maintains water rights program case files and other paper and electronic records according to data and file management standards. Prepares responses to requests for information, prepares forms for review, and assembles water rights reports, permits, documents, and data. Communicates and coordinates with managers and staff whose programs are impacted by the water rights program to integrate work across programs, including checking in on the status of ongoing tasks, documenting findings, and making recommendations.

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-05 level you must meet the following: Experience: You must possess three (3) years of general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least GS-04 in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience communicating with internal and external clients via phone, written correspondence, and computers; working with a diverse customer base and assisting them in their needs; and experience working with/in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree in any field. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. To qualify at the GS-07 level you must meet the following: Experience: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience handling, organizing, and reviewing documents and files; providing customer service to internal and external audiences; preparing document drafts; and/or using computer software to collect, enter, manipulate, update, or maintain data. -OR- Education: Must have completed one full year of graduate level education (18 credits or equivalent), in a field that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work or have superior academic achievement. 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.You must submit a copy of your transcripts. - 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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: The office work is mostly sedentary with occasional walking, bending, and lifting of moderate loads of up to 45 pounds (e.g., record boxes). The field work occurs on occasion and requires physical exertion such as walking long distances over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and in streams, and exposure to extreme temperatures. The field duties of this position require that the employee operate or travel in four-wheel drive vehicles and utility task vehicles (UTV) on and off paved roads in isolated areas over rough terrain. Field duties may require recurring bending, crouching, reaching, or lifting. Work Environment: The majority of work is performed in an office setting. Field work is performed under a variety of topographic and climatic conditions, such as rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and exposure to extreme temperatures; the employee may encounter hostile wildlife while in the field. The employee is required to wear helmets when operating or traveling in UTVs.

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 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]