Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Tonopah, NV. Information about Tonopah and the surrounding area can be found at Tonopah Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 20% incentive - see Qualifications Section

Duties

Collect, interpret, and analyze data (i.e., vegetation, watershed, rangeland, invasive plants, conditions, and natural processes) to evaluate implemented management practices and prescriptions. Implements natural resource plans by developing land improvement projects using highly specialized methods and techniques. Directs the collection, entering, updates, and maintenance of natural resource data according to program standards. Provides technical direction to other specialists, complete monitoring, submit technical reports, and perform complex analysis using specialized techniques. Leads or serves on an interdisciplinary team of specialists to draft and review environmental analysis of potential impacts to natural resources by proposed land uses to ensure they are consistent with policy. Independently plans and carries out intensive investigations into complex natural resource concerns.

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. This position has a Basic Education Requirement: Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. At the GS-09 Level: Meet the Basic Education Requirement (BER) AND have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes participating in the planning and execution of ecological or biological plans; working with organizations, state or local government agencies, volunteers, or local communities to implement conservation and recreation programs; assist in the preparation of professionally acceptable planning and/or compliance documents; experience applying knowledge of biological practices, principles, and techniques sufficient to assist in the recommendations of planning and implementing natural resource activities; OR meet the basic requirement AND completed two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences or a directly related field; OR meet the basic requirement AND possess an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. At the GS-11 Level: Meet the Basic Education Requirement (BER) AND have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the federal service. Specialized experience includes participating in the planning, execution, and long term monitoring of ecological or biological plans with a limited number of variables; working with organizations, state and local agencies, volunteers, and local communities to implement conservation and recreation programs; participating in natural resources monitoring program activities by making observations, gathering data, and reporting the findings in Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs); evaluate land use proposals and permit requests/renewals where the proposal may impact vegetation, watershed or soils; and confirm program compliance with Federal natural resource management laws, regulations, policies and practices; OR meet the basic requirement AND completed three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR meet the basic requirement AND possess an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. 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. 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. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government. Physical Demands: The work requires the incumbent to spend time performing both office and field work. The office work is primarily sedentary and may require walking, standing, and carrying light items, such as books, small instruments or samples, and other similar materials. While at the field office, the incumbent may occasionally lift materials such as fence posts, barbed wire, and seed bags, etc., requiring lifting of loads up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent has regular contact with work associates to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone for extended periods of time in remote situations. Field work will involve outdoor exposure, including some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather. The incumbent may be subjected to hostile wildlife and physical hazards.

Education

This position falls under the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401. There are Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series.

This position has a positive education requirement (see qualification section for education requirements). You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Joseph Bronson
• Phone: 775-861-6679
• Email: [email protected]