Natural Resources Specialist / Rangeland Management Specialist

This position has an individual occupational requirement that must be met to be considered. Please read the Education section to ensure you meet these requirements. 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. In addition to the IOR, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: To qualify for the GS-12 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Examples of specialized experience may include: work at the Field or District Office level (or equivalent within a land management agency/organization) in one or more of the following programs: rangeland management, post-fire emergency stabilization and rehabilitation, invasive species management, or other related fields. Experience that includes project level budgeting or acquiring non-appropriated (grants or outside) funding. Experience in rangeland management including work such as rangeland improvement, monitoring, and livestock permitting. Experience in rangeland ecosystem management, restoration, and recovery. Experience in a related program area such as botany, ecology, or wildlife habitat management with a focus on rangeland ecosystems may be acceptable. Participating in NEPA planning at a complex EA level. Identifying emerging issues and developing potential solutions. Maintaining an existing data management system. Serving as a trainer for individuals within one or more of the identified program areas. To qualify for the GS-13 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12. Examples of specialized experience may include: Work at the District, Region, or State level (or equivalent within a land management agency/organization) in one or more of the following programs: rangeland management, post-fire emergency stabilization and rehabilitation, invasive species management, or other related fields. Also acceptable would be experience in rangeland ecosystem focused wildlife habitat management, ecology, or botany. District program level budget experience including budget development, tracking, and execution. Working as a key staff member for an EIS team. Negotiating with partners to resolve complex issues. Teaching or training groups of professionals on various aspects of an aquatics program as a technical expert. Education may not be substituted for specialized 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 meet all qualification requirements 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. Physical Demands: Work is sedentary in nature. Some field work may be required and involve some physical exertion walking, climbing, and carrying equipment through a variety of terrain and weather conditions. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting. Field conditions may vary depending on seasons. May be subject to extreme temperatures and a variety of landscapes. May require travel to remote areas and use of off road vehicles, trucks, travel by foot, or other transportation.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This is within the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, Division of Natural Resources, in Sacramento, CA. Information about the area can be found at City of Sacramento. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.