This position is located in the Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District in Palm Springs, CA. Information about the area can be found at City of Palm Springs. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: DHA

Duties

Responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects and coordination with other project managers. Performs project leader functions guided by corporate decisions, laws, regulations, and policy. Participates in long and short range decision making, including budgetary input. Provides technical oversight for all aspects of land use authorizations, and NEPA requirements, including land use plan consistency determinations or land use plan amendments processes. Collects and compiles statistical data and develops local applications as necessary to perform statistical analysis by using spreadsheets, graphics, and database applications. Develops, plans, participates and/or organizes special programs to ensure consistency in addressing wind and solar land use authorizations within various government offices. Coordinates the planning, design, and cost for projects of substantial scope and complexity as measured by the diversity, geographic area, management demands, technical intricacies, and public issues. Serves as primary point of contact for projects assigned with applicants; Federal, State, and local government agencies; and other external organizations. Keeps applicants fully informed of project progress, issues and their resolution, and any impacts to costs. Assures that applicants or other agency participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed upon management plan and applicant commitments.

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-12 level: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience in a natural resource land management agency leading, directing, or managing organizational projects/special programs related to NEPA or FLPMA; leading or participating on interdisciplinary teams responsible for land use authorizations/plans and environmental analysis; assisting with the preparation of contracts and budgets for assigned projects related to NEPA or FLPMA; tracking project schedules or milestones related to NEPA or FLPMA. You may not use education to qualify for the GS-12 grade level. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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