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

Duties

This position serves as a Natural Resource Specialist (Wild Horse and Burro) for the Color County District. Assists and administers program within the principles if the Wild Horse and Burros Act and 43 CFR 4700 regulations. Prepares and implements documents such as Gather Plan EAs and Herd Management Area Plans. Participates as a member of the District/Field Office Interdisciplinary Team. Plans, schedules, and organizes the gathering and removal of wild horses. Monitors and evaluates rangelands use by wild horses, also conducts and maintains census of wild horse and burro populations. Provides technical direction and quality control for wild horse Herd Management Area inventories and monitoring, allotment evaluations and management plans. Operates a government vehicle which includes hauling wild horses in trailers up to 36 feet in length (e.g. gooseneck and bumper pull). Maintains cooperative relationships with user groups, government officials, professional interest groups, animal rights, humane, and animal control organizations. Ensures Wild Horse and Burro education materials are available to the public and other interested parties. Participates as a member of the State Adoption Team for events held throughout Utah and serves as a member on the Utah Wild Horse and Burro Team for gathering. Assists with informal and formal coordination and consultations necessary to effectively carry out Wild Horse and Burro program related activities. Utilizes automated systems (hardware/software, data) to carry out program responsibilities.

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.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Must have (or can obtain within 1 year) and maintain an annual firearms certification. Must have (or can obtain within 1 year) a certification as a Contacting Officer Representative (COR) and/or a Project Inspector (PI). Must have (or can obtain within 30 days) and maintain a valid state driver's license. 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-12 level you must meet the following: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Natural resource Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: conducts public meetings; makes contact with WH&B interest groups, grazing permittees, and local law enforcement agencies; plans/implements all WH&B removals by preparing task orders and supervising contract operations; initiates/writes (National Environmental Policy Act) NEPA documents; and effective communication. 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 of this position involves a combination of office and field work. The incumbent must be in reasonably good physical condition in order to perform field assignments that require strenuous walking, riding horseback, and climbing over rough and mountainous terrain. The work involves heavy lifting, bending, and working horses up to 1500 pounds, as well as lifting hay bales up to 100 pounds, metal panels, construction materials, and wire rope. Work Environment: The majority of the work for this position will be in the office with visits to the Herd Management Areas and visits to the holding facility for contact inspections and compliance. Hazards inherent to the handling of WHB including being kicked, scratched, bitten, falling or being run over. Driving vehicles and hauling WHB requires safe operation for on highways, in facilities, off road and rough road terrain in all weather conditions. Work will be outside in HMA's, corrals, and other areas in all conditions (i.e., dusty, rainy, snowy, humid) and temperatures (i.e., over 100 degrees F, below zero temperatures). There are risks related to slipper, muddy, frozen, uneven and rocky ground.

Education

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

A) Degree: In biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
B) A combination or education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown 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 Utah State Office BLM Utah State Office, UT-953 400 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
• Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
• Email: [email protected]