Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Needles, Ridgecrest, Barstow and Palm Springs. Information about these locations can be found and the surrounding area can be found at Needles, Ridgecrest, Barstow and Palm Springs. We expect to fill 1 vacancy per duty location except Palm Springs at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

The specialist works with project leaders and interdisciplinary team (IDT) that are organized as needed to work on specific planning and NEPA document components. The specialist assures that the proper format, guidelines and procedures are used in the preparation of all land use planning and NEPA documents. The specialist reviews planning and NEPA documents and coordinates within the disciplinary team. Reviews environmental assessment documents, ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assists in determining level of detail, scope of analysis, checks quality of the documents. The specialist works closely with the Office Public Information Officer and the project lead and managers to ensure adequate public participation in the planning process. Arranges or provides training to in the documentation procedures for analysis of effects of resource management action proposals and alternatives, land use allocations, and the monitoring and implementation of NEPA and planning decisions.

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 and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

To Qualify for GS-9: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7 To Qualify for GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related or 1 year of specialized experience- equivalent to at least next lower grade level GS-9. One (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9) in Federal service. Specialized experience may include: experience with land use and multiple use resource management planning; experience working on interdisciplinary teams responsible for land use planning and environmental analysis processes; reviewing planning and NEPA documents to ensure they are well-written and defensible; reviewing environmental documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; maintaining planning and environmental analysis reports/database, and providing training and clarification on reporting requirements Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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: The individual works primarily in an office setting at this level. There may be some walking, standing or bending. There is some infrequent field work in this position, therefore, the individual may on occasion be required to walk or ride vehicles or horseback over rough terrain, and perform duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or lifting. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items, such as equipment and samples and boxes of files. Work Environment: The work is performed primarily in an office setting for long hours and under tight deadlines. However when necessary to complete the work, there may be outdoor exposure. Outdoor exposure requires some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather.

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 California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Charity Moore
• Phone: 530-250-9330
• Email: [email protected]