Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Las Vegas, NV. For information on Las Vegas visit: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Responsible for the oversight of a team of specialized professionals, including setting clear goals, establishing work priorities, and monitoring the progress of projects undertaken by the team. Professional knowledge of a wide range of theories, principles, practices, and techniques for natural resources management sufficient to formulate, develop, and implement sound land use plans, monitoring plans, and other resource activity plans. Serve as a supervisor, coach, and supporter for employees while solving problems and carryout out the organization’s goals. Plans, organizes, directs, and sets goals for the activities of natural resources staff while ensuring work complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Develops, implements, coordinates, and assess the effectiveness of the Field Office’s natural resources programs. Plans and implements Field Office budget to accomplish program objectives. Knowledge of other programs and disciplines related to natural resource management programs sufficient to provide strong input on multiple use objectives. Leads an interdisciplinary team in developing long-term objectives, formulating alternative management strategies, evaluating impacts, and recommending actions to further the long-term productivity of natural resources. Develops plans and work schedules by setting priorities; maintains good working relationships by coordinating with others on goals, organizational needs, and desired achievements. Devises and maintains record keeping systems to provide required information for production, reporting, and evaluation of organizational goals. Promotes the fostering of collaboration amongst professionals by facilitating teamwork, sharing knowledge and promoting the exchange of ideas to optimize the management and conservation of natural resources on BLM lands Establishes goals for employees to organizational objectives; assigns work on priorities based on capabilities of employees, reviewing work for adequacy and accuracy, policy and regulatory compliance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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: Will maintain a current, valid State Driver's License with appropriate endorsements to operate government owned vehicles to include sedans and pick-up trucks, as well as ATV/UTVs. Basic Education Requirement: This position has a degree requirement: 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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. At the GS-12 Level: Meet the basic education requirement AND have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes experience in the development and implementation of a natural resource program and procedural guidance consistent with laws and regulations, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA); experience working in a natural resource environment assisting in the preparation of land use plans, interdisciplinary activity plans or ecosystem plans; and providing leadership, guidance or oversight to subordinates and office staff to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with directives, regulations and policies in a variety of different program areas such as resource management, budget, long-term workforce plans, or human resource functions. 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. Physical Demands: The work is a combination of office and field work. Office work is mentally demanding and field work can involve arduous walking and climbing in a variety of terrain from flat to steep, rocky. and mountains. Also, field work often Field work can often involve travel in vehicles to include, fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, and on horseback. Work Environment: Office work will take place in an office setting. Field work can involve driving long distances on unpaved roads. It can involve work under all kinds of weather conditions and the incumbent is subject to encountering poisonous insects, plants, or snakes. Field temperatures may vary from 35 degrees F to 105 degrees F. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer. Education This position falls under the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) which requires that you have a degree in biological sciences, 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. This position has a positive education requirement. You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. 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. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts. 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 85 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. 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.