Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in BLM Bakersfield Field Office located in Bakersfield, CA. Information about Bakersfield and the surrounding area can be found linked. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

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.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary or two year trial period.
• 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.

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 for the GS-11 grade level, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience in a natural resource land management agency participating in organizational projects/special programs related to NEPA or FLPMA; 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. -OR- possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; -OR- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- LL.M., if related. -OR- Combination of qualifying education and experience. To qualify for the GS-12 grade 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. 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

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

Contacts

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