Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Reno, Nevada. Information about Nevada State Office in Reno, NV and the surrounding area can be found at Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 20% incentive - see Additional Information.

Duties

Coordinate with internal/external organizations, managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify, analyze, and evaluate mitigation needs, sites, and measures on a broad or local scale and prioritize mitigation objectives for planning areas. Participate on interagency and/or interdisciplinary teams and committees to discuss mitigation initiatives, activities, policies, and procedures at the National and State Level. Research, identify, negotiate partnerships, cooperative agreements/memoranda of understandings with agencies, tribes, partners, special interest groups, landowners, land users, industry operators, etc. to facilitate mitigation management strategies. Provide oversight on various projects and plans to ensure required mitigation measures are implemented, monitored, adaptively managed, and durable. Consolidate and develop annual mitigation reports and track mitigation actions in the State in coordination with the National Operations Center (NOC). Develop, review, recommend, and implement changes to mitigation program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures. Serve as principal coordinator and technical advisor for mitigation with broad impacts over a wide geographic area (e.g. state or region). Provide technical advice to state leadership on mitigation strategies, planning, and implementation. Serve as an authoritative source of information to managers, planners, and specialists at lower organizational levels on topics such as mitigation hierarchy, land use planning documents, land use authorizations, feasibility studies, etc. Develop content for major environmental and project planning documents such as Resource Management Plans and Environmental Assessments, and review, analyze, and/or edit content that address mitigation topics. Support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning teams in developing mitigation packages for projects and land use plans. Research and reply to Congressional inquiries and other requests for information related to mitigation and related land use issues in the State.

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.
• 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. This position has a positive education requirement. You must meet the following series requirements: 0401 Series: A) Have a bachelor`s degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or chemistry OR B) Have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science (at least 30 semester hours) courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is further defined as: experience participating in a program involving implementation of landscape-scale and/or compensatory mitigation strategies and tools. Develop, review, recommend, and implement changes to mitigation program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures; participate on interagency and/or interdisciplinary teams and committees to discuss mitigation initiatives, activities, policies, and procedures; provide field offices advice and guidance on mitigation strategies, planning, and implementation. 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: Work is primarily sedentary, requiring long periods of sitting in one position, intense concentration, and working for several hours at a time. Stress may be experienced on a regular basis in attempting to respond to conflicting objectives and in working against tight deadlines with limited resources. Occasionally during field work there may be some physical exertion such as walking, standing, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, carrying of items such as books, backpacks, equipment, and samples. May drive in an automobile or offroad vehicle. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. Occasional travel may be required. The position may be required to visit field sites where risks may include exposure to inclement weather and potential injury from falls, strains, bites, stings, etc. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the safety officer. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.

Education

This position falls under the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).

This position has a positive education requirement (see qualification section for education requirements). You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Jessica Parkhurst
• Phone: 781-808-6384
• Email: [email protected]