This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/762107700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
These position are located in the BLM Oregon State Office, and may be filled in the Lakeview and/or Vale Oregon Districts.
**Announcement close date extended to Thursday, December 14, 2023
11/24/2023 to 12/14/2023
$37,696 - $60,703 per year
GS 5 - 7
Many vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
7
No
No
OR-24-DE/MP-12180792-EKS
762107700
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion, Land Management, and VEOA Eligibles) and Non-Competitive Authority Eligibles.
Salary Ranges:
GS-05 : $37,696 - $49,009
GS-06 : $42,022 - $54,625
GS-07 : $46,696 - $60,703
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.
All GS-levels: This is a permanent full time position. In addition to the major duties described below, the position will be responsible for data compilation, file administration, and establishing compliance schedules during the non-field season (approximately November through April).
GS-5 and GS-6 Developmental: Provides technical support and assistance to the rangeland management program through day-today coordination with rangeland management specialists as well as other programs such as fuels, wildlife, and riparian staff specialists. Conducts field assessments for compliance with grazing authorizations and objectives identified in allotment management plans or their equivalent. Conducts monitoring, under close supervision of professional resource staff, of upland and riparian conditions. Regular field inspections and maintenance of range improvements as well as use of GPS and GIS to document location of such projects, as well as condition. May also be responsible for construction of new developments. Assists with grazing administration such as reviewing and processing transfers and renewals.
GS-7: In addition to the duties associated with the GS-5 and GS-6, the position's main duties include: ensuring all stipulations in grazing permits and/or leases under area of responsibility are complied with and recommends appropriate actions to resolve conflicts or trespass situations; recommends intensity of compliance schedules; provides information regarding project maintenance and condition as well as assisting with development of cooperative agreements and/or range improvement permits; assists with processing annual grazing bills and assists in updating case file and allotment file information. Responsible for assisting with the processing of grazing preference transfers. Independently conducts range studies, as well as assists with training of seasonal employees, for the purpose of an allotment evaluation. Makes recommendations based on preliminary interpretation of the resource data and explains efforts to permittees. Plans and conducts range inventory; summarizes and evaluates data to help inform and make recommendations on resource management.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-06 and GS-07 grade level(s) of this announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a subject matter resume review and/or a panel interview. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/14/2023.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/14/2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
No applicant inquiries will be accepted or addressed until after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/14/2023.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/14/2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
No applicant inquiries will be accepted or addressed until after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/762107700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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