Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist (Assistant District Manager (Resources))

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement (see Education), you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Supervision and/or leadership experience in a natural resource management agency; managing public lands for multiple use, to include land use planning, energy and minerals, renewable energy, oil and gas, realty, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, archeological and paleontological, soil, water, and air, and fire management; resolving complex and controversial land issues; experience operating natural resource management programs within budgetary limitations; and providing and performing personnel management principles and techniques, including supervision, evaluation, motivation, discipline, planning, and organization. Education is creditable only for the purpose of meeting the basic requirement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience to qualify for this job. 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: The work is mostly sedentary but requires recurring trips into the field that may involve physical activity in irregular terrains and varied extreme climactic conditions to observe and understand resource conflicts on the ground. Field work involves walking, bending, and climbing on steep and rough terrain, and entering and exiting watercraft. On infrequent occasions, the incumbent may assist subject matter experts in setting up Wild Horse and Burro adoption events. Work Environment: Most work is performed in an office setting. Field site visits may involve exposure to adverse weather, i.e., rain, snow, cold, and/or heat. During these weather events, work is either postponed and/or Safety Risk Assessments are conducted to avoid and mitigate safety concerns. You will draft and/or approve Risk Assessments and adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Information about Milwaukee and the surrounding area can be found here: Visit Milwaukee We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.