Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Cheyenne, WY. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

This position is the Branch Chief of the Restoration and Monitoring Branch and provides supervision, program leadership, policy development, and direction to senior level staff. The work supervised by this position is comprised of a wide variety of profession and technical disciplines and includes geospatial ecology, monitoring, abandoned mine land and hazardous materials management, remote sensing, and restoration ecology. Ensures compliance with policies and direction relating to the above programs and arranges necessary interdisciplinary coordination among Branch personnel and between specialists in different branches and offices. Recommends statewide monitoring and restoration management policy. Evaluates monitoring and restoration program effectiveness. Works with the Deputy State Director and other Branch Chiefs on budget planning and accomplishments.

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.

Qualifications

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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-13: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as: Applying the principles of public land management concepts, principles, practices and procedures along with applicable laws, regulations, and case law; Knowledge and skill in the application of planning principles, interpretation of agency policy, laws, and regulations; Knowledge of the majority of forestry, wildlife, wild horses and burros, and native plants and policies; Experience working with a variety of relationships between and among Federal agencies, State and local governments and the public including user groups, industry and other special interest groups; and Knowledge of managerial and administrative theory, practices, methods, and procedures. 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 within 30 days of 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: Generally work is performed in an office setting with occasional trips to the field, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as cold or extreme heat, isolated locations and rugged terrain. The incumbent must be able to sit, walk or stand and perform off-road driving for prolonged periods of time. Incumbent may be required to participate in numerous, lengthy meetings at local and distant meetings. Overnight travel may be required. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in the office, although some occasional field trips are involved. Field work may include walking or driving motor vehicles over rough terrain in remote in remote areas in all kinds of weather. Office work will periodically involve abnormal stress situations involving completion of work to meet short deadlines and other factors. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have:

• Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

or

• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional 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 Wyoming State Office BLM Wyoming State Office, WY-953 5353 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 US
• Name: BLM HR WY
• Phone: 3077756026
• Email: [email protected]