FUL - Rangeland Management Specialist

Bureau of Land Management • Baker City, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring a Rangeland Management Specialist under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. The role may be filled at GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11 and is available in Baker City, Hines, Lakeview, or Vale, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington. Applicants must reside within the defined local commuting area for the selected duty station at the time of application and provide proof of residency. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed.

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 and plans guidance for managing grazing and rangeland resources. The role also coordinates grazing-related actions and serves as a primary contact between permittees and field office decision-makers.

This is a federal position requiring U.S. citizenship or national status, a valid driver's license maintained throughout employment, and successful completion of required background and employment-verification processes. A one-year probationary period applies. Employees are subject to federal ethics restrictions concerning real estate licenses and interests in firms with interests in federal lands, as well as other Department of the Interior restrictions involving rights in federal lands. The position has a mandatory education requirement in range management or a related combination of coursework in plant, animal, and soil sciences and natural-resource management. Qualification for grades above GS-5 additionally requires the specified specialized experience, education, or combination of both.

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.
• Direct Deposit participation is required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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.
• Must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the GS-0454 series: a degree in range management or a related discipline with at least 42 semester hours across range management, directly related plant, animal, and soil sciences, and related resource management studies; alternatively, qualifying coursework combined with appropriate experience or additional education.
• Must meet the applicable grade-level qualification requirements for GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11 through specified specialized experience, education, or a combination, as applicable.
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Must provide a resume stating full-time or part-time work and hours worked per week for experience to be credited.
• Must reside within the defined local commuting area for the selected duty station at the time of application and provide proof of residency.
• If using education completed outside the United States, must provide documentation of evaluation showing equivalence to conventional U.S. education programs.
• Must submit transcripts when required to support education used to qualify.

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 bringing 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 employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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