Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. These positions for the California Desert District Office (CDD) is located in Palm Springs, CA (CDD). Location may also be negotiable withing the Disctrict, to work at a Field Office. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

This position serves as a Planning and Environmental Coordinator located in the BLM New Mexico State Office and is responsible for reviewing resource management planning activities in the field. Ensures that Resource Management Plans (RMP), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and Environmental Assessments (EA) documentation meets prescribed quality standards and is in compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policy. Serves as the planning and NEPA technical liaison between bureau offices and other Federal, State, local government and private entities. Prepares and monitors the planning and NEPA budget for subordinate offices and ensures document projects are completed within the prescribed cost target. Provides responses to lawsuits, protests, and appeals. Oversight of land use planning and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in BLM New Mexico. Provides interpretation, guidance, program leadership and training for the development of major planning efforts and their associated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for District/Field/State Offices.

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.
• 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. To qualify for the GS-11: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience may include: experience with land use and multiple use resource management planning; experience working on interdisciplinary teams responsible for land use planning and environmental analysis processes; reviewing planning and NEPA documents to ensure they are well-written and defensible; reviewing environmental documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; maintaining planning and environmental analysis reports/database, and providing training and clarification on reporting requirements - OR - 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a directly related field of study - OR - an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. 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. 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: Work is primarily sedentary but may require walking over rough, uneven or rocky terrain during extreme weather. May be required to drive off road or government vehicles. Work Environment: Involves everyday risks and discomforts that requires normal safety precautions within a typical office or outdoor setting.

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