Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Falls Church, Virginia. Information about Falls Church and the surrounding area can be found here: Falls Church VA.gov We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Apply early--once we receive 30 applicants, this job will close, which may be earlier than the posted closing date.

Duties

Supervises directly or indirectly, through subordinate managers, a large workforce of full-time permanent employees and a fluctuating workforce. Actively participates in establishing program goals and objectives. Determines work priorities consistent with long-range planning goals for the state office. Performs workload analyses and establishes organization and staffing priorities in response to workload demands. Directs the accomplishment of the approved operating budget, exercising appropriate control to assure program quantity and quality goals are met according to established standards. Interprets Department of Interior (DOI) and BLM policy and directives as they affect state or regional programs. Ensures a public awareness of BLM programs and coordinates them with key officials in affected federal agencies; state, county and local governments, private landowners; corporations; special interest groups; Congressional delegations; and others. Serves as the principal staff advisor to the State Director and the State Leadership Team for all administrative and operational field support functions. Oversees a large and diversified staff of professional and highly technical specialists carrying out those programs. Ensures timely and high-quality services and field operations in support of customer service and resource program management, both now and into the future.

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.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: 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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: performing the full range of duties involved in the development and review of a variety of administrative functions and programs (e.g. Business Management (Procurement/Contracting), Site and Facility Support, Human Resource Management, Safety and Occupational Health, Information Technology, Technical Programs, etc); planning and directing significant administrative functions and programs and projects; identify strategic opportunities and resolve issues impacting a program; plans program of work, sets priorities, and/or sets policy to implement a variety of administrative workloads. 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.

Education

Education may not be used to qualify. You must meet the specialized expierience requirements.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Greg Comella
• Email: [email protected]