Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the National Operations Center (NOC), Division of Resource Services (OC500) in Lakewood, Colorado. Information about Lakewood can be found at here. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serves as a senior advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans in support of achieving the program objectives. Develops detailed plans to improve efficient operations; implements plans and initiatives to achieve mission and policy objectives; and assesses program accomplishment and making course corrections when necessary. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance; provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters; hears and resolves complaints from employees; identifies and provides for developmental and training needs of employees. Hears and resolves complaints from employees; finds ways to improve production and increase the quality of the work directed. Identifies quality improvement methods and initiatives; obtains and/or develops models for managing various issues; identifies and resolves problems that are barriers to achieving goals. Implements program/project management; strategic planning; workforce planning; budget formulation and justification. Initiates quality improvement methods and initiatives; conducts financial analysis, measurement and support; implements programmatic internal controls, analytics, and reporting tools. Develops priorities for effective use of resources. Consults with key managers and stakeholders to ensure that all implications are considered in effective and efficient resource use and distribution. Plans, coordinates, and oversees major initiatives or projects to develop and implement new systems and/or processes that may have organizational use and implications. Identifies areas with potential for organizational application and coordinates with other Bureau offices, as appropriate, to foster common business and operational practices.

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.
• 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.
• If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.

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-14 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Specialized experience is defined as experience directing and managing development of regional or local policies, procedures and guidelines for public lands, or natural resource program responsibility; experience assisting in the development of budget, policies, procedures and guidance for all aspects of natural resource programs; experience updating policies, procedures and guidelines for areas of natural resource program responsibility; and experience tracking progress and quality of assigned projects. 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

Contacts

• Address BLM National Operations Center 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]