Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Fillmore, UT and Vernal, UT. Information about these locations can be found by clicking on the location. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: DHA We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Provides professional guidance and direction for the Fuels Management Program in watershed, forestry, soils, and vegetation management and monitoring. Serves as consultant and authoritative expert to District/Field Managers and other decision makers on the use of fuels management treatments as a management tool in achieving various fire and resource management objectives. Coordinates with the Fuels Program Manager and the District Resource Program Managers within the field offices to accomplish planning, implementation and NEPA compliance. Performs as the natural resource lead for fuels planning. Responsible for overseeing fuels management planning and execution of all fuels management activities and social and economic well-being of users of the resources. Formulates projects, develops objectives, and completes the required level of NEPA for each project. Leads an interdisciplinary team to assure NEPA and policy compliance on hazardous fuels projects. Employs current scientific theory and practices in fire ecology, fire behavior, and the application of fire science to the management of public lands. Assists with implementation and administration of fuels management activities and treatments to ensure targets are achieved, management objectives are met, and mitigation measures are adequate. May serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative and/or Project Inspector on fuels management contracts and may be responsible for the preparation of contract specifications, statements of work, and performance measures.

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 Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background investigation. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: A.) Must have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B.) Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Experience Required: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements, you must meet specialized experience requirements. Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. 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. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: assisting in the development of natural resources management plans, planning vegetation improvement projects and specifications, participating on NEPA interdisciplinary teams, working and coordinating with partners and the public. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: developing natural resources management plans including vegetation monitoring studies, vegetation improvement project development and inspections, leading NEPA interdisciplinary teams, working and coordinating with partners and the public. Substitution of Education for Experience: GS-9: Master's (or equivalent graduate degree) -OR- 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, in a field of study that is directly related to this position. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR-3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree in a field of study that is directly related to this position. You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of walking, standing, crouching, or UTV's over rough, uneven, or rocky terrain. Additional physical fitness requirements may be required based upon wildland fire qualifications. Work Environment: The work is performed outdoors in remote areas. The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomfort.

Education

See Qualifications Section

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: FA-HR-External-10 NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5927
• Email: [email protected]