This position is located in Bureau of Land Management office in Roseburg, Oregon. The Field Manager serves as the focal point for making decisions in a geographically based Field Office and for providing leadership, motivation, and direction, including the technical and administrative supervision of assigned employees required to implement and carry out the multiple use mission consistent with agency policies and within delegated authority.

Duties

The Field Manager provides leadership and direction to the South River Field Office, Roseburg District, which includes implementing policies and programs developed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Department of the Interior in the management of natural resources on the public lands. The Field Manager serves as the primary leadership position providing direction, coaching and support to facilitate problem solving and accomplishment of Field Office goals and programs. Creates strong mutual respect with and between teams and employees; In collaboration with employees, plans and schedules work by setting priorities, and develops schedules for completion of work. Monitors work to ensure team members complete their tasks effectively and efficiently. Maintains good working relationships and coordinates with others on goals, priorities, organizational needs and achievements. Solves problems between and among teams by encouraging use of conflict resolution. Resolves conflicting human resource demands between teams and obtains necessary resources for teams to produce quality products in a timely manner. Assigns work based on priorities and capabilities of subordinate supervisors and employees; reviews work for adequacy and accuracy, policy and regulatory compliance and application. Imparts guidance and instructions to employees. Devises and maintains record keeping systems to provide required information for production reporting, evaluation, etc. Recommends procedural, organizational, equipment, etc., changes to increase productivity. Responsible for administration of a variety of management programs such as safety, upward mobility, cost reduction, sick leave, EEO, drug and harassment free workplace, overtime usage, employee engagement etc. Establishes record keeping systems and monitors accomplishments. Establishes goals for employees in order to accomplish management objectives. Initiates corrective actions when necessary. Establishes policies, regulations, procedures, etc., to accomplish organizational objectives. Advises District Manager of program accomplishments, problems, and impact of changes. Ensures availability of equipment through property accountability. Performs personnel management functions such as selecting employees for vacant positions; establishing performance standards and evaluating performance; identifying developmental and training needs of employees; providing and making provisions for training; and recognizing and awarding employee performance. Approves annual and sick leave. Effects disciplinary measures (warning, reprimand, suspensions, etc.) and may occasionally review, propose, and/or decide serious disciplinary actions up to and including removals. Hears and resolves employee and group complaints, and refers unresolved issues to the District Manager. The incumbent is responsible for overall program direction, execution, and review of all activities within the Field Office. Responsible for planning, budgeting, organizing, implementing and evaluating a broad array of complex resource programs requiring intensive multiple-use management. The incumbent is the primary decision-maker for all land and resource program actions within the Field Office. Prepares and makes policy recommendations and technical proposals,and is responsible for the liaison and coordination with Federal, State, local government, and regional offices, and citizen groups and business communities in matters related to these interests.

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education 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 3 or more of the following: 1) overseeing resource/land management program planning or budgeting systems to accomplish established goals; 2) performing personnel management functions (i.e., employee selection, performance appraisal, employee training and development; performance awards, disciplinary actions) to effectively support organizational mission; 3) setting long and short-term priorities in relation to workload and required personnel; 4) providing direction and guidance for resource/land management programs; 5) interacting with government entities, local interest groups, or the general public to promote awareness of resource management activities. 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

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

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]