Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is with Headquarters, National Conservation Lands & Community Partnerships Directorate, Division of National Landscape Conservation (HQ410) located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Information about Grand Junction and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Develop innovative solutions to solve difficult and complex outdoor recreation problems, issues, or projects. Establish new methods and procedures that positively impact overall program execution. Assists the Deputy/Division Chief in development of the national recreation budget including all necessary coordination within the BLM budget office, other headquarter entities, and the state offices. Assist in the development of recreation resource policy, programs and regulations. Develop guidelines, technical standards and procedures for recreation uses on public lands. Provide advice and assistance to state and field personnel on the interpretation of legislative, regulations, standards, and operating procedures. Reviews proposed legislation and testimony. Assists with other legislative matters related to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program under the National Conservation Lands Division. Prepare and manage agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and other coordination documents between the HQ and various partners.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit 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 Land.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• 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. For GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is further defined as planning and coordinating the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes, specifically: the ability to manage and assess program needs for related recreation and conservation activities within identified Wild and Scenic Rivers; working with internal staff and external organizations across multiple States or at the National level; and managing large, multi-state or national-level program budgets and respond to congressional and legislative matters. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest 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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM, National Operations Center, HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 85 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]