This position is located in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Office, Portland, OR BLM State, District, or Field Office. This position is open to Bureau of Land Management current permanent employees on a competitive appointment and employees that meet Land Management Authority.

Duties

The incumbent serves as the BLM OR/WA State Office Wildlife Habitat Management and Sage- Grouse Conservation Program Lead in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Office (OSO). Serves as principal advisor and authoritative expert for the State Director, Deputy State Director, district and field managers, and relevant staff in interpreting Department of Interior legal responsibilities under the highly complex 2015 OR/WA Greater Sage-Grouse Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment and associated BLM policy direction and responsibilities under the Bureau's special status species policy. Provides leadership to ensure that the sage-grouse conservation program and other high priority wildlife species habitat management goals, objectives, and other requirements are included in the development of new or amended land use plans and subsequent environmental assessments. Reviews plans and recommendations from field offices for program adequacy and compliance with policies, guidelines, and laws, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) of 1940, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1976, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976. Serves as the Oregon/Washington representative on interdisciplinary teams and workgroups at all levels of the organization and with outside agencies or organizations to develop or revise manuals, handbooks, and policy related to the Wildlife Habitat Management and Sage-Grouse Conservation programs. Represents the State Director in technical meetings and conferences and for related resource or resource use program issues with other Federal, State, and non-governmental organizations for these programs. Develops guidance and directives for compiling and coordinating annual work plan (AWP) and budgeting efforts, including, tracking workload accomplishments, entering justifications, and tracking program expenditures. Budget responsibilities include all facets of the AWP development, as well as monitoring budget planning and performance management systems and obtaining and maintaining Program Officer training certification.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. You must meet the BASIC Requirement *AND* the ADDITIONAL Requirement in order to qualify for this position. BASIC Requirement for the 0486 series: A. Degree in biological science that included: At least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and At least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (Excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate.); and At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences. Note: You must submit your transcripts. OR B. Combination of education and experience: equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note: You must submit your transcripts. *AND* ADDITIONAL Requirement: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) providing guidance on issues of current research in wildlife biology field and its application to habitat management, develop essential species conservation recommendations, or policy determination and interpretation; (2) consolidating wildlife related budget submissions such as program year budget plans, preliminary annual work plan and supplemental project plans for a wildlife management program; (3) serving as a technical expert for terrestrial wildlife habitat and species management. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]