Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located within the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office in Sacramento, CA. Information about and the area can be found at City of Sacramento. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serve as an adjunct to the State Director to stakeholders, state, and local government agencies/officials in managing the external aspects of a diverse spectrum of critical public land issues of regional and national importance. Manage a variety of comprehensive programs relative to public education and enlightenment, public participation and involvement, and cooperative relations throughout California and closely related states. Serve the State Director and their management team as one of the key advisors on all significant program and policy areas, specific to wildfire management and community engagement. Offer advice on stakeholder and community engagement involving researching, crafting, and presenting policy and program advice on a wide span of issues, such as wildfire management, land use planning, renewable energy development etc. Develop and maintain liaison with wildfire management agencies, stakeholders, and local communities with interest in Federal public land management. Identify and track wildfire management proposals which may affect BLM personnel, programs, policies, and efforts to manage the public lands in California and northwestern Nevada. Provide valuable policy advice on significant issues, specific to wildfire management, before the State Director, relating to public acceptance, political implications, media reaction, and coordination with other key influences. Prepares responses to complex and sometimes controversial wildfire management issues and proposals. Advises line managers, program leaders, and staff on potential public and stakeholder reaction to BLM policies, decisions and activities related to wildfire management.

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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: To qualify for the GS-12 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Developing and managing internal and external strategic communications projects, including producing briefing papers, developing and implementing a variety of communications materials, and coordinating high level meetings. Represent an organization in official and public meetings. Advise staff on public affairs matters. Prepare correspondence for leadership and support an organization's digital and visual media platforms, including the website, social media and print products, such as brochures and fact sheets. To qualify for the GS-13 you must have one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-12 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Analyze emerging and controversial public land issues and, in consultation with management and other teams, developing and implementing communication policies, plans, and strategies for a wide variety of diverse and often conflicting resource management programs. Create, write, and distribute a wide variety of materials (high-level correspondence; news releases; reports; early alerts; talking points; briefing papers; speeches; signs and maps; web and social media content; etc.) to communicate information about bureau issues, programs, and activities to key publics. Coordinate and conduct proactive outreach with other Federal, state, tribal and local government agencies; the Governor's office; industry; Non-Governmental Organizations; and/or other stakeholder groups. Maintain regular, proactive communication and outreach to wildfire management agencies, keeping them informed of current and future significant programs, issues, plans, policies, and activities affecting their districts. Experience must be in or related to public lands, natural resource management programs, and multiple use. Education may not be substituted for specialized 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 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 sedentary but required occasional travel utilizing government vehicles or commercial aircraft. Projects involve concentration and tight deadlines with considerable outside pressure. Work Environment: Work is primarily in an office setting. Occasional field assignments may be required to carry out communications programs and gather information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Jessica Baker
• Phone: 209-305-2069
• Email: [email protected]