Description:
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Battle Mountain, NV. Information about Battle Mountain can be found at Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
This position is authorized a 20% incentive if eligible (see additional information),
Requirements:
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.This position has a Basic Education Requirement
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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
For the GS-09: Meet the basic requirement above AND one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as demonstrated examples of: experience participating in natural resources monitoring program activities for the Noxious and Invasive Weed control and Emergency Stabilization Rehabilitation plans; experience related to noxious and invasive weed identification and treatment; experience applying knowledge of biological practices, principles and techniques sufficient to assist in the recommendations of planning and implementing natural resource activities: OR meet the basic requirement AND completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master`s degree or master's equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences or a directly related field; OR meet the basic requirement AND possess an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above.
For the GS-11: Meet the basic requirement above AND one (1) year of professional natural resource management experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as demonstrated examples of the following: experience participating in natural resources monitoring program activities by making observations, gathering data, and reporting findings used in Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs); experience with noxious and invasive weed identification, control and pesticide use; experience participating in multiple use land management programs, to include project implementation and interdisciplinary team participation; OR meet the basic requirements AND completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences or a directly related field; OR meet the basic requirement AND possess an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above.
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.
Physical Demands: The incumbent is involved in both office and fieldwork. For field projects the incumbent must be capable of sustained arduous physical exertion required for walking in varied topography and vegetative cover. The work also requires long periods of office work with extended periods of intense concentration. Work in fire suppression activities may require attaining a level of physical fitness exceeding that required for normal field or office work.
Work Environment: Office work will be performed under conditions of adequate heat, cooling, lighting, and ventilation. Outdoor work requires exposure to extremes in climate and weather, steep mountainous terrain, loud noise, slippery or loose footing, rolling objects, dusty, dry or wet conditions, and other environmental hazards. Safety precautions are required, and the employee must wear appropriate personal protective equipment while making on-the-ground inspections. Work requires extended periods of travel. When traveling to and from field sites, the incumbent frequently operates a motor vehicle, sometimes under adverse conditions, including ice, mud, snow, and rough terrain. Work in fire suppression activities may require the incumbent to work in rough terrain and endure hot, smoky, and sometimes hazardous conditions.
Apr 2, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov