Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Elko, Nevada. Information about and the surrounding area can be found at Elko Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 20% incentive - see the Additional Information Section for more details.

Duties

Serves as the principal advisor to the District Management Team and staff on all public affairs matters. Instructs management and staff on their roles and responsibilities regarding release of information. Serves as the principal spokesperson for the District and NCA. Coordinates with the Surprise Field Office on matters regarding the NCA. Required to communicate BLM policy to those with conflicting points of view. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives. Serves as the principal media liaison with national syndications. Responds to media/public/Congressional inquiries about BLM responsibilities/activities. Develops and maintains professional, proactive, credible relationships with media outlets, including traditional and new media outlets. Serves as a primary spokesperson for the office. Coordinates media coverage of BLM issues, programs and activities and arranges interviews with managers and subject matter experts. Handles media inquiries on sensitive or controversial issues. Coordinates all international, national, and sensitive media inquiries with the State Office or directly with the Public Affairs Division, Assistant Director’s Office of Communications, based on established protocols. Creates, writes, and distributes a wide variety of materials to communicate information about BLM issues, programs, and activities to key publics. Incorporates national and state messages into communications materials. Demonstrates proficiency with Associated Press and copywriting style. Provides quality control oversight and conforms to BLM and DOI branding, layout, and design standards.

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 in the federal service showing demonstrated experience in the application of principles, practices, and techniques of communication to include writing a broad array of written materials, such as news releases, feature stories, briefing papers, correspondence, and Web Master duties for the internal and external web pages; developing communication strategies and plans to maintain public awareness; developing and managing internal and external strategic communications projects, including producing press releases, producing, and implementing communications plans, and conducting media interviews. 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. Physical Demands: The work is generally sedentary and does not require unusual physical effort. Most of the work is performed in an office setting. Driving a car or pickup truck is periodically required. The work often requires walking outdoors and travel in light aircraft, helicopters, and off-road vehicles. Long workdays are occasionally required to meet deadlines and resolve specific problems. Work Environment: Most of the work is performed in an office setting although travel to field sites or other BLM/government offices is often required. Attendance at meetings at night or on weekends is sometimes required. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

This position falls under the Public Affairs Series, 1035. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series.

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

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Ryan Macklin
• Phone: 775-861-6428
• Email: [email protected]