Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position duty location is located in either Billings, MT, Butte, MT, Lewistown, MT or Miles City, MT will be negotiated after selection. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serves as the principal advisor in the Montana/Dakotas State Office for policy and technical guidance for the wildlife program, including but not limited to bats, pollinators, big game and sensitive species. Co-manages the Greater sage-grouse biology and implementation programs with other state office staff to achieve conservation and management goals and objectives and to ensure compliance with bureau tracking, monitoring, and management requirements. Integrates wildlife/sensitive species management with other programs to achieve multiple use goals and objectives; incorporates wildlife management considerations in multi-disciplinary project planning (i.e. range, fuels, oil and gas etc). Serves as the principal state level expert for the conservation of bats, pollinators, big game and other sensitive species. Forms partnerships with state, federal and non-government organizations to identify research, collaboration, and restoration needs to conserve wildlife species and habitats; serves as program officer for agreements. Coordinates with other program leads to develop statewide budget proposals for the Wildlife program and analyzes and monitors implementation of these programs for compliance with funding levels and annual planned accomplishments. Participates on national teams that develop guidance and conservation measures for wildlife and sensitive species, and provides input to statewide land use planning efforts, and NEPA documents to ensure compliance with species conservation plans.

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 positive education requirement. A. Degree: biological science that included: At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate); and At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and submit your college transcripts or a listing of your college courses that includes hours and grades. GS 12 Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the education requirement, 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: analysis of wildlife resource conditions; formulate or recommend policies and procedures; study wildlife populations, make recommendations about continued existence; report on status as candidates for listing as endangered or threatened species; develop recovery plans; develop annual plan of work for assigned area of wildlife program or project. 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. Physical Demands: There may be some walking standing or bending. May carry light items like books or papers. May have to use an automobile. Occasionally, field work may involve hiking, riding horseback, or traveling in rugged terrain. Work Environment: When necessary to complete the work, there may be outdoor exposure. Outdoor exposure requires some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement.

A. Degree: biological science that included:

• At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and
• At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate); and
• At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.

-OR-

B. Combination of education and experience: equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional 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]