Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist

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. This position has a basic education requirement which requires that you have: – a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, OR – a combination of education and experience—courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, you must meet the following specialized experience requirements: GS-12: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience may include use of natural resources principles on complex and/or controversial projects relating to land use, experience with compliance with public land laws and policies (e.g., the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act), knowledge of land and realty policies and effective oral and written communications with internal and external stakeholders and/or partners regarding complex or controversial projects. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level. 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 within 30 days of 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. Physical Demands: Generally, work is performed in an office setting with occasional trips to the field, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as cold or extreme heat, isolated locations and rugged terrain. Must be able to sit, walk or stand and perform off-road driving for prolonged periods of time. May be required to participate in numerous, lengthy local and distant meetings. Overnight travel may be required. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in the office, although occasional field trips are involved. Field work may include walking or driving motor vehicles over rough terrain in remote areas in all kinds of weather. Office work will periodically involve abnormal stress situations involving completion of work to meet short deadlines and other factors. Must adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplememts or by the designated Safety Officer.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Battle Mountain, NV. Information for Battle Mountain can be found at Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.