Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Butte, Montana. Information about Butte, Montana and the surrounding area can be found at Butte, Montana We expect to fill 1 vacancy at each location and if needed, other locations within the Montana/Dakotas State, District or Field offices may be considered based on need and management discretion.

Duties

Selection at the GS 07 or 08 level, the incumbent will perform the duties of the position, with a reduced level of responsibility and/or difficulty, while receiving on-the-job trainee assignments or other appropriate training. At full performance level, duties include, but not limited to, the following: Coordinates information and develops Integrated Weed Management (IWM) program portion of the Annual Work Plan (AWP) budget submittal. Develops partnerships/funding sources for coordinated program with neighboring landowners and land management agencies. Develops the Allotment Management Plans (AMP) and/or watershed plans in accordance with the land use plans. Develops strategies for the prevention and control of noxious and invasive weeds.

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. GS 07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: independently perform all aspects of treating weeds (as navigating equipment to infestations (whether preidentified or observed through daily travels), identifying weed species, applying appropriate treatment, documenting, and reporting as required) with supervision; documents pesticide use; Assists with inventory and monitoring weed infestation, maintaining spraying equipment, and responsible for complying with proper application, storage, and handling of pesticides. -OR- Education: Successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate education related to the work of the position such as forestry, range management or conservation, wildlife management, agriculture, crop or plant science. - 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. GS 08: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: independently perform all aspects of treating weeds(as navigating equipment to infestations (whether preidentified or observed through daily travels), identifying weed species, applying appropriate treatment, documenting, and reporting as required) with minimal supervision; documents pesticide use; assists staff with mapping, weed monitoring, and developing weed management plans as well as project design features to mitigate and/or reduce expansion/introduction of invasive species. -OR- Education: Successfully completed two (2) full year of graduate education related to the work of the position such as forestry, range management or conservation, wildlife management, agriculture, crop or plant science. - 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. GS 09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: independently perform all aspects of treating weeds (as navigating equipment to infestations (whether preidentified or observed through daily travels), identifying weed species, applying appropriate treatment, documenting, and reporting as required) without supervision; is primary resource staff for mapping, weed monitoring, and developing a weed management plan; assisting in the management of public range resources of a district or other specified area by observing and reporting special conditions regarding them; and performing all detailed work necessary to complete specific plans for development of an area for proper range management and conservation. -OR- Education: Successfully completed two (2) full year of graduate education related to the work of the position such as forestry, range management or conservation, wildlife management, agriculture, crop or plant science. -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. 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 work ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the office to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Work Environment: Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. Carefully adheres to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered.

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 Montana State Office BLM Montana State Office, MT-933 Branch of Human Resources 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: Sabrina Barber
• Phone: 406-740-3073
• Email: [email protected]