Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located at the Idaho State Office in Boise, Idaho. Information about Boise and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serve as the state’s principal wildlife technical expert and point of contact for the Field Offices, Districts, State, and Headquarters as well as with the Office of the Solicitor and Department of Justice Attorneys. Review plans and recommendations from field offices for program adequacy and compliance with policies, guidelines, and laws, such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1976. Serve as representative on interdisciplinary teams and workgroups at all levels of the organization and with outside agencies or organizations to develop/revise manuals, handbooks, and policy related to the Wildlife Habitat Management. Develop guidance and direction concerning wildlife management to foster consistency and efficiency and to facilitate external engagement. Develop guidance and directives for compiling and coordinating annual work plan (AWP) and budgeting efforts, including, tracking workload accomplishments, entering justifications, and tracking program expenditures. Budget responsibilities include all facets of the AWP development; monitoring budget planning, performance management systems, and obtaining/maintaining Program Officer training certification. Represent the State Director in technical meetings and conferences and for related resource or resource use program issues with other Federal, State, and non-governmental organizations for these programs. Prepare, present, and communicate program- and project-related information to management on program/project status, timelines, major work problems and issues, and needs.

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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: (1) providing guidance based on current wildlife management; (2) serving as a technical expert for terrestrial wildlife management; (3) communicating with internal/external customers and organizational leaders; (4) interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, (5) managing a program's budget; and/or (6) serving in a leadership role for an organization/agency. 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

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Idaho State Office BLM Idaho State Office, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: Idaho HR
• Phone: 208-373-3921
• Email: [email protected]