Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill 1 vacancy in Lakewood, CO at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Responsible for providing program direction, management and leadership to the BLM uniformed law enforcement component throughout the state. Serves as technical expert and authority on all aspects of the uniformed law enforcement program. Develops and makes recommendations to management regarding policy and procedures. Work closely with senior management, LE, and resource specialists to design statewide staffing, and budgeting plans for the LE program. Serves as the statewide coordinator for the law enforcement Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP). Interacts on a continuing basis with officials from multiple Federal agencies, State Government, County Sheriffs, and Chiefs of Police. Enforces a variety of Federal laws and regulations related to public land and resources by performing investigations, apprehending suspects and violators performing surveillance activities, and making enforcement contacts. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work; plans and provides for formal and informal training: evaluates work performance; interviews candidates. Recommends selections, promotions, awards, disciplinary action, separations; plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations; resolves work problems; and explains management policies and goals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 is required. Examples include, but are not limited to: investigation and apprehension of those suspected of violating the criminal laws and regulations of the United States that relate to public land; leadership, oversight and coordination of implementation of the law enforcement function on public lands, including coordination with multiple agencies and management levels; planning and leading special operations; managing complex management areas such as recreation emphasis areas, administrative sites, wilderness areas and monuments; enforcing national policy and establishing local policies; assisting in recruitment and hiring of Rangers; working with senior management, lead officers in other law enforcement agencies, the US Attorney's office and other officials in cooperating agencies. 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. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels. 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 in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Selective Placement Factor(s): 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. 1) Prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer carrying out duties involving the investigation, apprehension, and/or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. This experience must be documented in the online application or resume with specific to AND from dates (MM/YY), description of work performed, AND hours worked per week. 2) You must have successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement School (FLETC) (with an emphasis on natural resources law enforcement) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or an approved equivalent training program. Proof of Completion / Certificate or Transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process. The selected candidate will be required to complete the BLM Law Enforcement Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), up to 480 hours and typically within the first year of employment, if not previously completed with BLM. You must meet all selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement unless stated otherwise. You must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement School, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an approved equivalent training program. An applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to complete and receive a favorably adjudicated background investigation clearable for access to Top Secret classified information prior to his/her appointment. Firearm Requirement: This position authorizes you to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.5.C., Section 922(g)(9)]. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Applicants under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. Must successfully complete 40 hours of in-service training annually. Must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority. Physical Demands: Requires considerable walking, bending and climbing with moderate to arduous physical exertion. Requires long periods of overtime, intense concentration, emotional and mental strain. Work Environment: Work is performed both in an office setting, and outdoors, with exposure to hazardous and environmentally adverse conditions. This is a secondary/administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)), and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION. FACT SHEET for Fire & Law Enforcement Positions: Information on Special Retirement. Education 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: Federal Travel Regulation - GSA Bulletin FTR 18-05 Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by the General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individual Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Information about CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP. CTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on a RPL, you may be given priority consideration. The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified on the selection certificate and identified in this vacancy announcement and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.