Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is located in Reno, Nevada. Information about Nevada State Office in Reno, NV and the surrounding area can be found at Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce This position is authorized a 20% incentive - see Additional Information.

Duties

Interprets national program policy and develops State-level policy guidance and program materials Provides proficiency in Project Management for the Planning and NEPA Program related in matters dealing with strategic performance and budget planning, technical training and information sharing for Project Management. Ensures that NEPA processes are completed in a timely manner and documents are of high quality and in compliance with current regulation, policies, goals, and direction; provides oversight and review of all analysis and documentation components. Principal contact for liaison and activity coordination with other federal agencies, political subdivisions of the state and other general-purpose units established for coordination with resource planning, zoning or land use regulation authority. Provide advisories to field offices and State Office program specialists on developments in protests, appeals and litigation that may impact field office decision making processes and procedures. Researches and assesses legal findings/rulings related to NEPA to determine trends and provide guidance. Provides technical and operational assistance for statewide and regional management efforts dealing with NEPA process implementation and represents NEPA matters as designated by the State Director.

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. GS-13 level Specialized Experience: Equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in Planning and Environmental work related to Natural Resource Programs. Examples: experience with land use and multiple use resource management planning; being a lead or member of an interdisciplinary team working on planning and environmental analysis processes, principles, and practices; reviewing planning and NEPA documents to ensure they read smoothly and correctly; review of environmental documents to insure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; work with public land resource values, issues, or controversies; assisting in developing public land-related planning strategies and procedures; budget and programming along with planning, professional writing, and policy development; and experience with program technical guidance along with monitoring and performing program audits.

Education

This position falls under the Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).

There is no substitution for education at the GS-13 level.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Jessica Parkhurst
• Phone: 781-808-6384
• Email: [email protected]