Rangeland Management Specialist

Bureau of Land Management • Baker City, OR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring a Rangeland Management Specialist for locations in Baker City, Hines, Lakeview, or Vale, Oregon, or Spokane, Washington. The position may be filled at the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11 level. Duties are developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level; promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. The duties are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

The specialist provides rangeland-management expertise and guidance to staff, land users, and the public; assesses grazing areas and rangeland conditions; reviews grazing permit applications for compliance with applicable laws and requirements; and develops or updates guidance for managing grazing and rangeland resources. The role also leads or participates in interdisciplinary teams, serves as the primary point of contact between permittees and field office decision-makers, and coordinates planning for range improvements, permit renewals, and other proposed actions.

Applicants must meet the mandatory education requirement for the 0454 series and the qualifications for the grade sought. The education requirement may be met by a qualifying range-management degree or related coursework, or by a combination of qualifying education and experience. Grade-level qualification may require specialized experience, graduate education, or an eligible combination, depending on the grade. A valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment. Appointment is subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period, among other federal employment conditions.

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 have 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 serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must meet the 0454 Individual Occupational Requirement: a qualifying degree in range management or a related discipline with at least 42 semester hours in specified plant, animal, soil science, and natural-resource-management coursework, or the specified combination of education and experience.
• Must meet the specialized experience, education, or combination requirements for the grade sought (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11).
• For experience to be credited, the resume must state full-time or 40 hours per week, or state part-time and the number of hours worked per week.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance on rangeland management to staff, land users, and the public.
• Plan and carry out assessments of grazing areas and rangeland conditions.
• Review grazing permit applications to ensure they meet applicable laws and requirements.
• Lead and participate in teams that bring together experts from different fields.
• Develop, update, and plan guidance for managing grazing and rangeland resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between permittees and field office decision-makers.
• Oversee coordination and planning for range improvements, permit renewals, and other proposed actions.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• May be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive, subject to case-by-case approval.

What This Job Offers

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