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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Cody, WY and Lander, WY. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Fluid minerals permitting and compliance: process applications for permit to drill; surface sundries; inspections and compliance, and fluid minerals leasing. NEPA: perform as project lead for all Oil and Gas projects (APDs, construction, surface, sundries, and final reclamation); serve as subject matter expert - NRS, during interdisciplinary team meetings. Also, provide input and/or analysis for all other field office projects. Program coordination: work in a collaborative manner with other NRSs in the WRBBD and statewide; develop sustainable relationships with BLM personnel, Oil and Gas operators, land owners, and the public. Communication skills: practice effective verbal and written communication skills; and demonstrate expertise in technical writing for a variety of audiences. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: A valid state driver's license and gaining a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card are required. 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. To Qualify for GS-07: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational requirement listed in the Education section of this announcement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Knowledge of natural resources principles, concepts, and theories, and the interrelationships between biological and physical components within an ecosystem sufficient to conserve, develop or manage public lands. Basic knowledge of other related professional programs to provide resource management coordination and information to others resource specialists in a team setting. Basic knowledge of data collection procedures, resource management, and inventory methods. Knowledge and ability to use various automated software systems to input data and generate reports. Ability to work with others to provide customer service to members of the public and employees of federal, state, and local agencies, etc. -OR- Education: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements may be combined with experience. To Qualify for GS-09: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational requirement listed in the Education section of this announcement, 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: Knowledge of natural resources principles, concepts, and theories, and the interrelationships between biological and physical components within an ecosystem sufficient to evaluate a wide range of projects on wildlife habitat, range, forest, and watershed environments. Knowledge of data collection procedures, resource management, and inventory methods to implement various studies and monitoring efforts. Knowledge of federal budgeting processes to prepare budgets, determine financial need, and complete purchasing and procurement. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and work cooperatively with others to provide customer service to members of the public and employees of federal, state, and local agencies, etc. Knowledge of written and oral communication principles, techniques, methods, and practices to effectively communicate in easy-to- understand formats for bureau programs, policies, and objectives. -OR- Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of one year or 18 semester hours may be combined with experience. To Qualify for GS-11: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational requirement listed in the Education section of this announcement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Knowledge of natural resources principles, concepts, and theories, and the interrelationships between biological and physical components within an ecosystem sufficient to evaluate a wide range of projects on wildlife habitat, range, forest, and watershed environments. Knowledge of data collection procedures, resource management, and inventory methods to implement various studies and monitoring efforts. Knowledge of federal budgeting processes to prepare budgets, determine financial need, and complete purchasing and procurement. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and work cooperatively with others to provide customer service to members of the public and employees of federal, state, and local agencies, etc. Knowledge of written and oral communication principles, techniques, methods, and practices to effectively communicate in easy-to- understand formats for bureau programs, policies, and objectives. -OR- Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of two years or 36 semester hours may be combined with experience. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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. Education This position has a positive education (individual occupational) requirement which requires that you have: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Travel, per diem, and lodging will not be paid. All travel and lodging expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Physical Demands: The work requires the incumbent to spend time performing both office and field work. The office work is primarily sedentary and may require walking, standing, and carrying light items, such as books, small instruments or samples, and other similar materials. While at the field office, the incumbent may occasionally lift materials such as fence posts, barbed wire, and seed bags, etc., requiring lifting of loads up to 50 pounds. Field duties involve long hours of driving, hiking, climbing, and other forms of outdoor physical activities in remote locations. Occasional project construction work may be physically demanding, such as building or removing fences, constructing wildlife guzzlers, developing springs, etc. The incumbent is expected to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle in remote areas, in complicated terrain. Other modes of transportation such as off highway vehicles may occasionally be used. Work Environment: The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent has regular contact with work associates, to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone for extended periods of time in remote situations. Field work will involve outdoor exposure, including some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather. The incumbent may be subjected to hostile wildlife and physical hazards.