This position is located in Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Spokane Valley, WA. The Field Manager serves as the focal point for making decisions in a geographically based Field Office and for providing leadership, motivation, and direction, including the technical and administrative supervision of assigned employees required to implement and carry out the multiple use mission consistent with agency policies and within delegated authority.

Duties

This position provides supervision, leadership, motivation and direction to a diverse technical and administrative staff of employees assigned to carry out the multiple use mission of the Bureau of Land Management. Demonstrated experience bringing diverse interests together to develop satisfactory resolution to complex natural resource management issues. Responsible for overall program direction, execution and review of all activities within the Field Office. Conducts resource planning and management in coordination with representatives of Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, the general public, public land users, and private landowners. Conducts resource planning and develops, executes and monitors program budgets. Advanced ability to communicate effectively orally and writing with ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing 3 or more of the following: 1) overseeing resource/land management program planning or budgeting systems to accomplish established goals; 2) performing personnel management functions (i.e., employee selection, performance appraisal, employee training and development; performance awards, disciplinary actions) to effectively support organizational mission; 3) setting long and short-term priorities in relation to workload and required personnel; 4) providing direction and guidance for resource/land management programs; 5) interacting with government entities, local interest groups, or the general public to promote awareness of resource management activities. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]