Range Technician (Field Unit Hiring Authority)

Bureau of Land Management • Alturas, CA

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About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring a Range Technician (Field Unit Hiring Authority) to perform technical rangeland management work supporting natural resource management programs in rangeland environments. At the GS-07 full performance level, the position develops Allotment Management Plans under established procedures and guidance from rangeland management specialists; assists with grazing leases, permits, and range administration; monitors allotments for permit compliance and identifies needs for range and watershed improvements; and assists with plant identification and documentation. The role also performs range management procedures, operates four-wheel-drive vehicles, maintains range improvements, and collects field data for entry into computer applications and use in basic reports and maps. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

The position is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Applicants must reside within 75 miles of the duty station for the applicable location at the time of application and provide proof of residency. A valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment. A one-year probationary period applies. The listed 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. A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position.

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 and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stocks in firms with interests in Federal Lands.
• Must meet Field Unit Local Hiring Authority requirements, including maintaining a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined local commuting area at the time of application; the specified vicinity is 75 miles for each location, and proof of residency is required.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
• All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of 11/09/2026, unless otherwise stated, and candidates must meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
• For GS-05, qualify through one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04, a qualifying bachelor's degree, or the specified combination of experience and education. Specialized experience includes collecting livestock information for records or reports, using GIS to orient to location 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, at least 9 semester hours of related graduate education, or the specified combination. Specialized experience includes documenting and collecting information for reports and maintaining records, using GIS to create fieldwork maps, and assisting with monitoring agreements and permits for conformance to specifications.
• For GS-07, qualify through one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06, one full academic year of related graduate education, or the specified combination. Specialized experience includes leading crews on rangeland projects, monitoring vegetation utilization, planning and conducting range-use supervision and allotment inspections, and organizing and documenting grazing administration files.
• Resume must state full-time or 40 hours per week, or part-time and hours worked per week, for experience to receive appropriate credit.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. education.

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 available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position.

What This Job Offers

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