Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Kanab, Utah. Information about Kanab and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

This position serves as a Range Technician for the Paria River District. Works with cooperators to complete weed projects with user groups, recreationists, volunteers, etc. Operates, maintains, and inventories weed management equipment (tools, monitoring/mapping equipment, pesticide applicators, etc.). Safely mixes, maintains, and calibrates herbicides and pesticides for use in rangeland environments. Performs routine and recurring weed management activities in accordance with all applicable plans, agreements, and regulations. Ensures grazing permits and lease stipulations are complied with. Works with permitees/lessees on project maintenance and conditions. Conducts range studies for condition and trend, utilization, actual use, climatology and other information used for allotment evaluations. Identifies range improvement needs. Plans and conducts allotment inspections. Assists with updating case files and automated documents. Monitors range land conditions, manages herds of wild horses and burros, processes allotment transfers. Helps with improvement projects (wells, reservoirs, fences, vegetation projects, etc.).

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 at the GS-06 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Range Technician. Qualifying specialized experience includes: assisting with performing maintenance for range improvements; assisting in enforcement of range rules and regulations; and assisting in locating conservation and range improvement projects. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have successful completion of 18 semester hours of graduate education in a directly related field. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Range Technician. Qualifying specialized experience includes: assisting in the management of public range resources of a district or other specified area by observing and reporting special conditions regarding them; performing the detailed work necessary to complete specific plans for development of an area for proper range management and conservation; and utilizing GIS or GPS technologies for field data collection and transfer to automated systems. OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have successful completion of 18 semester hours of graduate education in a directly related field. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. 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. Physical Demands: The work ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the office to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Work Environment: Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air conditioned offices. Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The incumbent carefully adheres to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered.

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]