Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the BLM Mother Lode Field Office in El Dorado Hills, CA. Information about El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area can be found linked. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments. Provides the lead in initiating, reviewing, coordinating, program development, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the annual work plan for those programs under the incumbent's direction. Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of interdisciplinary professional and technical positions to carry out the mission of the organization. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the work performance of subordinates. Develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Reviews completed projects for conformance with objectives and prescribed standards. Completed assignments often serve as recommendations. Provides policy level advice to subordinates when required and ensures compatibility of work products with Bureau standards. Maintains a positive working relationship with other governmental agencies, collaborative groups, and the public.

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.
• 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.

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 which requires that you meet the criteria outlined in the "Education" section. Specialized Experience Statement: To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, in addition to meeting the education requirement identified in the "education" section, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include but not limited to; experience in working, coordinating, and leading an interdisciplinary team; performing work in the natural resources programs; experience in workforce and strategic planning, identifying issues, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions. Oversight responsibilities for administrative and financial management functions, as well as managing or supervising a variety of different program areas, such as resource management, budget, or human resource 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.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you meet one of the below requirements for the series Natural Resource Specialist 0401:

1) A degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
2) Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in (1) above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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 California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Shayla Costello
• Email: [email protected]