Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in the El Centro Field Office in El Centro, CA. The BLM El Centro Field Office manages approximately 1.4 million acres of public lands spread across two counties: Imperial and San Diego. Approximately 95% of the public lands lie within Imperial County. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Provides the public with accurate information concerning facilities, rules and regulations, programs, emergency services points of interest (historical, cultural, and natural), travel routes, or recreational activities. Works with the public to provide information on off-highway vehicles and safety. Works well independently building relationships with partners or new neighbors. Presents a variety of interpretive or educational programs/presentations which include talks, walks, or demonstrations. Assists with the development of interpretative or educational programs/presentations by selecting and organizing material to suit the purpose of the program. Maintains recreational trails to standards of safety and ensures that signs and boundary markers are adequately posted. Enforces regulations concerning use of public land and recreational facilities through educational or interpretive techniques or makes referral to law enforcement personnel as warranted. Conducts compliance checks for permits or authorizations. Safely operates 4x4 vehicles in a desert and mountainous environment including trucks, utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and other off-highway vehicles. Ability to respond to emergency conditions as a first responder and render aid to adults and children until emergency medical technicians/paramedics arrive. Knowledge of emergency medical techniques/methods to protect life, safety, and health of BLM employees and visitors.

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.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• This is a career seasonal position. You will be in pay status for at least 6 months, but less than 12 months per calendar year. When work and/or funds are unavailable, you will be placed into non-pay status.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 2052, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.
• You MUST currently possess NREMT EMT certification (if outside CA) or current California state EMT license.
• With in 60 days of your entry on duty date, you MUST be accredited and licensed with Imperial County Local Emergency Medical Services Agency
• You must pass a pre-employment physical.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence (EMT Certification) they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Must possess a current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), EMT or higher-level, certification, by the close date of this announcement. You MUST provide your certificate/card in your application. OR Must possess a current and valid California State EMT License and Certification. You MUST provide your certificate/card in your application. In addition to NREMT Emergency Medical Technician Certification, applicants will be required to obtain a California State EMT license, and accreditation with Imperial County Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) within the first 60 days of employment. Applicants with a current and valid California State EMT License will be required to obtain accreditation with Imperial County Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) within the first 60 days of employment. 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. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT - PARK RANGER SERIES (OHV) You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to, the following: Park guide or tour leader. Law enforcement or investigative work. Archeological or historical preservation research work. Forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area. Management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations. -OR- Graduate Education: 1 full year of Graduate education related to the occupation or the superior academic achievement. - 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Physical Demands: The work is performed mostly outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. The position requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over rough terrain or inclines, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching and stooping, digging, hiking, lifting, biking, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Work may involve early morning hours, night hours, or daytime hours and may require working on holidays. It can require carrying heavy backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads. Work Environment: Most work will be performed out of doors, in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in an extremely remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration. Indoor duties are performed in a normal office setting. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: This is an open continuous announcement that will be used to fill vacancies until the vacancies are filled. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit a complete application prior to established cut-off dates. The initial cut-off date will take place July 1st, 2024 to begin the initial applicant consideration. Applications received after the initial cut-off date will be considered upon receipt of the next cut-off date. The established cut off dates are as follows: August 1st, 2024 September 1st, 2024 October 1st, 2024 November 1st, 2024 December 1st, 2024 NOTE: The period of eligibility for applications is through each cut-off date. The agency will issue a list of eligible applicants at each cut-off date to hiring officials within the period of eligibility. To be considered for each cut-off, a new application must be submitted. Applicants may make changes to application to ensure experience is current. You must meet all qualifications and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of each cut-off date to be considered.

Education

Please see qualification requirements.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts listing the college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Charity Moore
• Email: [email protected]