Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the Eastern Montana/Dakotas District in Miles City, Montana and will serve as the immediate assistant to the District Manager. Information about Miles City can be found at: milescitychamber.com We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Administer a variety of management programs such as safety, upward mobility, EEO, student and intern opportunities, overtime usage, employee engagement, management of real and personal property, etc. Plan, organize, and coordinate activities through a leadership team relevant to the accomplishment of assigned functional responsibilities. Coordinate with other organization supervisors on work-related issues, technical issues not covered by precedents or established policies Develop and implement strategies which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the BLM’s vision, mission, and goals. Set short- and long-term direction and priorities for accomplishment of work within the District. Develop and implement District vision/strategy which integrates national and State program goals, priorities, values, and political, economic, social, technological, and administrative factors. Provide technical and administrative supervision for a large and complex staff, which requires managing work through subordinate supervisors including field managers, team leaders, and/or contractors who each direct substantial workloads.

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.
• 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.
• 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 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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: 1) Provided strategic direction and guidance to ensure efficient and effective land management or other natural resource programs; 2) developed or implemented an organization's vision/strategy to ensure program plan, goals, and priorities are met; 3) set short- and long-term priorities in relation to workload and required personnel; 4) performed personnel management tasks such as selection, training, or evaluation of organization-wide functions. 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. Physical Demands: Normally works in an office setting, with occasionally strenuous duty and normal field duty associated with resources work. Work may be conducted under widely adverse conditions such as severe winter temperatures and summers that are extremely hot and dry. May be required to walk into roadless areas or otherwise negotiate areas inaccessible to vehicular travel. Other methods of travel may include all-terrain vehicles, aircraft, or horseback. Work Environment: Most work is performed in the office in close proximity to fellow workers. Fieldwork may include walking or driving motor vehicles over rough terrain in remote areas. Abnormal stress situations may also occur involving completion of work to meet short deadlines.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address BLM Montana State Office BLM Montana State Office, MT-933 Branch of Human Resources 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: Denise Palmer
• Phone: 725-296-6383
• Email: [email protected]