Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Carlsbad, NMExplore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.
These positions are located in the following locations and information about the locations and the surrounding areas can be found at the links below:n- Carlsbad, NMn- Farmington, NMn- Las Cruces, NMn- Roswell, NMn- Taos, NM We expect to fill a few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume.
To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
For GS-9: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: performing work such as completing compliance examinations, lands case processing, and preparation of NEPA analysis and other documentation for various land cases, e.g.
rights-of-way, exchanges, land sales, acquisitions, trespass, recreation and public purposes leases/patents, permits, leases, easements, land classifications, withdrawals, etc., OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.B.
or J.D., if related; OR Combination of Education and Experience: Total qualifying education as described above and experience as listed above are combined together and when combined must total to equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
Only graduate level education may be combined with experience.
For GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: performing work such as processing various types of land cases such as public sales, rights-of-way, land exchanges, acquisitions, agriculture entries, land classification, withdrawals, leases, permits, recreation and public purpose leases/patents, airport leases/patents, State selections, trespasses, etc.
OR Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related; OR Combination of Education and Experience: Total qualifying education as described above and experience as listed above are combined together and when combined must total to equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
Only graduate level education may be combined with 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.
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 split between sedentary and physical.
Because the employee may lead or often conduct on-site examinations, there is some walking, standing, bending, and requiring normal physical exertion.
Onsite visits require physical ability to traverse remote rough country by cross country vehicle or by foot, sometimes in extreme climatic conditions to conduct field inspections.
The field duties of this position require that the employee operate four-wheel drive vehicles on and off roads in isolated areas.
Work Environment: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.
The work environment varies from an office setting to working outside in isolated areas under adverse weather conditions.
The employee usually works alone while in the field.
Temperatures in the field vary from minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit to 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Work in the office will generally be at a desk.
The employee will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.
How to Apply
Follow the application procedure at www.usajobs.gov for more info.
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