Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Tucson and Safford, AZ. Information about these areas and the surrounding area can be found at: Tucson Metro Chamber - Growing Business Builds Our Community (tucsonchamber.org) or Graham County Chamber of Commerce - Connection. Leadership. Tourism. (grahamchamber.org) We expect to fill 3 vacancies at this time. Additional positions may be filled should they become available.

Duties

Conduct vegetation monitoring studies based on general guidance and direction from the rangeland management specialist. Inventory, monitor, and map existing weed populations utilizing global positioning systems. Identify needed range improvements; inspect and inventory existing range improvements to ensure they were constructed and are being used as approved. Mix, maintain, and calibrate herbicides and pesticides for use in rangeland environments. Inspect and inventory constructed and existing range improvements to ensure they are constructed and being used as approved.

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 period.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.

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. For GS-05: You musthave one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04. Examples of specialized experience may include working with livestock/grazing activities, operating hand and power tools, installation of fence posts or field activities. -OR- Education: Successfully completed a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the position. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: Have an equivalent combination of experience and education described above. For GS-06: You musthave one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05. Examples of specialized experience may include working with livestock/grazing activities, operating hand and power tools, installation of fence posts or field activities. Performing administrative tasks such as records management, data entry and exhibiting excellent oral/written communication skills. -OR- Education: Have some graduate education above a bachelor's degree or internship directly related to the work of the position. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: Have an equivalent combination of experience and education described above. 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. Physical Demands: The work ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the office to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Work Environment: Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air-conditioned offices. Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The incumbent carefully adheres to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered.

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 Arizona State Office BLM Arizona State Office, AZ-953 One North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85002 US
• Name: Michael Torian
• Email: [email protected]