Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Billings, Montana For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf.

Duties

Serves as supervisor of the Resource Management Division (RMD) responsible for the direction, coordination, and quality review of all resource management activities within the jurisdiction of the Montana Area Office (MTAO). Advises management on major issues, concerns, and problem areas that could impact successful program accomplishment. Responsible for environmental compliance, recreation, land management, and the interpretation and implementation of Reclamation policies and procedures for the MTAO. Provides managerial oversight and direction for the development, execution and coordination of land and natural resource activities to include realty transactions, environmental permitting, fish and wildlife habitat management and protection, accessibility compliance, riparian and wetland habitat management, access management, and geographic information system services. Supervises and directs the activities of the RMD which includes the lands and recreation area associated with Clark Canyon Dam and Reservoir near Dillon, MT.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position: Basic Education Requirement: A. Degree: A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also meet the qualification below. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. GS-13: Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, complexity and scope to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service which includes experience providing oversight or managing a natural resource and/or land management project and leading a team of technical staff. 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 Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 10/10/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address Montana Area Office Bureau of Reclamation 2900 4th Ave North Suite 501 Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: BOR MB-ART Human Resources Office
• Phone: 406-247-7696
• Email: [email protected]