The Natural Resource Specialist serves as a member of a team of resource management specialist, with the responsibility for managing and conserving the natural resources within the BLM Redding Field Office jurisdiction. This position performs duties involved in resource conservation, biological inventory, development of plans, provides technical input, and environmental assessments.
The Natural Resource Specialist is responsible for tracking and implementing emergency stabilization and rehabilitation work associated with wildland fires. Supports the threatened wildlife and endangered species program. Plans and conducts investigations related to biological, vegetation, soil, and rangeland management program concerns. Analyzes the effects of management on biological components such as big game habitat, vegetation conditions, animal and plant population, and ecological conditions. Evaluates and monitors effects of land management on various ecosystem components. Plans and coordinates needs for range, wildlife, soils, and riparian programs in conjunction with other staff specialist. Provides interpretation of surveys and geographical information. Makes presentations on data, analysis, and management recommendations. Performs administrative work related to profession, including budget planning, activity based costing, and preparation of grants.
This position requires physical demands that vary from long periods in an office setting to extended four-wheel driving, horseback, or hiking over rugged terrain in adverse weather. Regular exposure to extreme weather conditions. Usually works alone in the field, but may work with others to complete field studies.
You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land
Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections
Qualifications
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement and education requirement. 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.
Specialized Experience Requirements
GS-09: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. Examples of specialized experience include; Assist with the planning, development, and implementation of natural resource or conservation programs. Interpret and apply public land laws and federal regulations. Create planning and environmental documents including NEPA. Communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences. Familiarity with post fire rehabilitation activities such as; installation of erosion control measures, knowledge of a variety of treatments that could be proposed post fire, experience in monitoring techniques and writing reports;
OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree related to Natural Resources;
OR A combination of education and experience. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.
GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Examples of specialized experience include; Provide professional natural resource guidance to assist with the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of natural resource or conservation programs. Interpret and apply public land laws and federal regulations. Review planning and environmental documents including NEPA. Communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences. Familiarity with post fire rehabilitation activities such as; installation of erosion control measures, knowledge of a variety of treatments that could be proposed post fire, experience in monitoring techniques and writing reports;
OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to Natural Resources;
OR A combination of education and experience. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level 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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
In addition to the specialized experience stated above, this position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in a related field of study.
A degree that includes a major field of study in biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
A Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Additional information
This is a term position for which all qualified U.S. citizens with or without Federal Status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service, and will be for a period not-to-exceed 13 months with possible extension up to a total of 4 years without re-announcement.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
May require completion of a 1 year trial period.
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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. For Category Rating: CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position. For Merit: CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge of natural resources/ biological science principles, practices, concepts, and Federal and State Laws.
Ability to analyze organizational and operational natural resource objectives and develop solutions.
Ability to communicate technical information both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of program development, budget, and financial management principles.
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.
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at Federal Benefits at USAJOBS.
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.
Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). If you wish to do so, include it with your resume.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Copy of Transcripts from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.
If you are entitled to Veteran's preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
For 0-point Sole survivorship Veteran's preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point Veteran's preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For10-point Veteran's preference, please submit a DD 214 and Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. If qualifying based on a service connected disability, you must also submit a copy of your Official VA Letter stating your total combined disability rating.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide.
To be considered under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) please submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility. This includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile. Auto-Requested Fax allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. The opportunity to do this will be provided during the application process by a pop-up message option to generate an auto-requested fax cover sheet. Instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options. Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the button "Apply OnLine" and login to MY USAJOBS.
If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" link. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office listed below. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
Bureau of Land Management
BLM California State Office
CA-945
2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-1623
Sacramento, California 95825
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of the status of your application via email as the qualification review process is conducted. You may also check the status of your application by viewing your MY USAJOBs account.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). If you wish to do so, include it with your resume.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Copy of Transcripts from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.
If you are entitled to Veteran's preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
For 0-point Sole survivorship Veteran's preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point Veteran's preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For10-point Veteran's preference, please submit a DD 214 and Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. If qualifying based on a service connected disability, you must also submit a copy of your Official VA Letter stating your total combined disability rating.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide.
To be considered under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) please submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility. This includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile. Auto-Requested Fax allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. The opportunity to do this will be provided during the application process by a pop-up message option to generate an auto-requested fax cover sheet. Instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options. Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the button "Apply OnLine" and login to MY USAJOBS.
If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" link. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office listed below. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
Bureau of Land Management
BLM California State Office
CA-945
2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-1623
Sacramento, California 95825
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of the status of your application via email as the qualification review process is conducted. You may also check the status of your application by viewing your MY USAJOBs account.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
