This position located in Bureau of Land Management, in the Division of Lands and Resources. This position is concurrently open to Merit Promotion eligibles under Announcement Number BLM-NM-24-12307100-MP-OPM.

Duties

This position serves as the principal leader and coordinator across all statewide recreation programs for partnerships, partnership development, partnership coordination, and recreation capacity-building for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office. The position works closely the Foundation for America's Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management, the BLM's liaison to the Foundation, and with other senior recreation planners who have oversight of specific recreation programs, and provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to others on topics such as partnerships, recreation policy, program development, budget, construction, acquisition, planning, fee collection, concessions, tourism, grants, interpretation, education, permitting, accessibility, etc. As a senior planner, this position is responsible for applying innovative solutions to solve difficult and complex outdoor recreation problems, issues, or projects; and is additionally responsible for establishing new methods and procedures that positively impact overall program execution. Identify recreation program requirements and resource needs on a broad scale to develop long and short-term outdoor recreation or similar plans to address needs. Develop, review, recommend, and implement changes to recreation or similar program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures. Develop strategic budget planning proposals related to the recreation program(s) or similar program(s) managed. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with partner corporations, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, advisory boards, and interest/user groups concerned with public land management. Research, evaluate eligibility, develop, review applications, and/or administer grants, financial assistance programs, and other funding requests to ensure adequate funding and support in the field.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 340.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirement described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) serving as principal coordinator and technical advisor for one or more outdoor recreation programs with broad impacts over a wide geographic area; (2) providing technical advice to state leadership on recreation program needs, priorities, and strategic goals; (3) supporting comprehensive planning and design, including the development of planning methodologies, evaluation of resources, formulation of recommendations, and development of long and short range outdoor recreation implementation strategies; (4) responding to requests from local and state governments, non-profit organizations, and other community groups for technical assistance. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address BLM New Mexico State Office BLM New Mexico, NM-951 301 Dinosaur Trail Santa Fe, NM 87508 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]