Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in HQ, Directorate of Resources and Planning (HQ-200), Division of Wild Horses and Burros (HQ260) based in Reno, Nevada and in Norman, Oklahoma. Information about these locations can be found in the hyperlinks below. Reno, NV Norman, OK We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of employees. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. Improves or increases the quality of the work supervised. Consults with key managers and stakeholders to ensure that all implications are identified, weighed, and considered in study and discussion of effective and efficient resource use and distribution. Identifies areas with potential for Bureau/Departmental-wide application and coordinates with other Bureau offices, as appropriate to foster common Bureau business and operational practices. Implements plans and initiatives to achieve mission and policy objectives Obtains and/or develops models for managing various issues, identifies and resolves programs that are barriers to achieving goals. Plays a key role in the development and implementation of program policies, plans, guidelines, proposals, processes, and recommendations on issues which cross functional lines. Plans, organizes, and oversees efforts and projects that are aimed at achieving and improving the quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of program accomplishment. Serves as a senior advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans in support of achieving the program objectives. Develops priorities for effective use of resources. Works with team members enacting an initial repeatable process for performing reviews and assessments, and documenting analyzing and reporting findings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit 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.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• 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.
• 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 GS-13 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) managing wild horses and burros programs to include developing policies, budgets, regulations, and guidance for the management, study, capture, handling, maintenance, transportation, distribution, adoption/destruction of wild horses and burros and rangeland management, wildlife and vegetation; (2) analyzing complex and controversial wild horses and burros program issues with a national scope to develop solutions that may require extensive research and outreach to other experts; (3) managing communications and procurement actions for wild horses and burros programs, and rangeland management, wildlife and vegetation.. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest 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

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM National Operations Center, HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 85 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]