Range Technician

Bureau of Land Management • Alturas, CA

12h

About The Position

You will serve as a Range Technician with the Bureau of Land Management, performing technical rangeland management work in support of natural resource management programs in rangeland environments. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level of GS-07.

At the GS-07 full performance level, the role develops Allotment Management Plans under established procedures and guidance from rangeland management specialists; assists with grazing leases, permits, and other range administration; monitors allotments for permit compliance and identifies range and watershed improvement needs; and assists with identifying and documenting common plant species. The role also performs range management procedures, operates four-wheel-drive vehicles and navigates using standard methods and equipment, helps maintain range improvements, and collects field data for entry into computer applications and basic reports and maps.

The position involves frequent field work, including walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Field conditions may include extreme heat or cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster. Salary ranges are GS-5: $40,736–$52,957; GS-6: $45,409–$59,031; and GS-7: $50,460–$65,599. First-time federal hires normally start at step 1.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must meet the qualification requirements for the grade level sought. GS-05: one year of qualifying specialized experience comparable to GS-04, a qualifying bachelor's degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. GS-06: one year of qualifying specialized experience comparable to GS-05, at least 9 semester hours of related graduate education, or a qualifying combination. GS-07: one year of qualifying specialized experience comparable to GS-06, one academic year of related graduate education, or a qualifying combination.
• For experience credit, the resume must state full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time and the number of hours worked per week.
• Submit transcripts if using education to qualify; transcripts must document the required education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application, but selected applicants qualifying through education must provide official transcripts before beginning work.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Cannot hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stocks in firms with interests in Federal Lands.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification that it advances the public interest.
• All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of November 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop Allotment Management Plans according to established procedures and under the guidance of rangeland management specialists.
• Assist in preparing grazing leases and permits and in other range administration matters.
• Monitor range allotments for compliance with permit conditions and determine needs for range and watershed improvements.
• Assist with identifying and documenting common plant species.
• Perform range management procedures and duties.
• Operate 4WD vehicles and navigate using standard methods and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining range improvements using commonly used methods, tools, and equipment.
• Collect field data, enter information into computer applications, and assist in developing basic reports and maps.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether employment is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible, qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis; an incentive is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level