Range Technician

Bureau of Land Management • Meeker, CO

12h • $40,736 - $80,243

About The Position

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. The position may be filled at GS-05 through GS-09, with duties developmental when filled below the full performance level of GS-09. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and depends on satisfactory performance, available higher-grade work, and supervisor recommendation.

The position involves fieldwork and data collection, support for grazing and allotment management, range improvement projects, environmental compliance, and Integrated Weed Management program tracking. Duties are suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval; much of the work is performed outdoors in challenging terrain and weather conditions. Salary depends on grade, ranging from $40,736 to $80,243 annually across the listed grades. First-time federal hires normally start at step 1.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• 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.
• All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date, November 9, 2026; time-in-grade requirements also apply.
• For GS-05, qualify through one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04, specified relevant education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Specialized experience includes collecting livestock information for records or reports, using GIS to orient to locations and read maps, and inspecting, inventorying, or maintaining fences and water developments.
• For GS-06, qualify through one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05, specified graduate education, or a qualifying combination. Specialized experience includes collecting and documenting report information, updating and maintaining records, using GIS to create field-work maps, and assisting with monitoring agreements and permits for compliance with specifications.
• For GS-07, qualify through one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06, specified graduate education, or a qualifying combination. Specialized experience includes leading rangeland project crews, monitoring vegetation utilization, planning and conducting range-use supervision and allotment inspections, and assisting with grazing administration files.
• For GS-08, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, specified graduate education, or a qualifying combination. Specialized experience includes using computer programs and data systems; conducting standard rangeland management tests and inspections; recommending or performing range improvement work; assisting with range capacity studies and planning support work; implementing projects and program goals; and assisting with IWM workload tracking and recommendations.
• For GS-09, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08, a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a qualifying combination. Specialized experience includes the GS-08-type rangeland management duties, effective oral and written communication, and initiating and conducting NEPA evaluations.
• Experience may include paid or unpaid qualifying volunteer work. Education used to qualify must be supported by transcripts; foreign education must be evaluated and shown equivalent to U.S. education.
• To receive experience credit, the resume must state full-time (or 40 hours per week) or part-time and the number of hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop Allotment Management Plans (AMPs) and/or watershed plans in accordance with land use plans.
• Ensure permits and leases are compliant, and monitor range allotments for compliance with permit conditions.
• Assist with developing grazing management prescriptions.
• Identify and initiate needed range improvements and initiate or conduct environmental compliance evaluations on projects.
• Assist with identifying and documenting common plant species.
• 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.
• Initiate and conduct National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluations on related projects.
• Assist in tracking and monitoring workload unit accomplishments and recommend adjustments in the Integrated Weed Management (IWM) program.
• Perform technical rangeland management work in support of natural resource management programs in rangeland environments.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible candidates at the agency's discretion; it is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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