Rangeland Management Specialist

Bureau of Land Management • Burley, ID

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Rangeland Management Specialist, you will support the health and management of public lands through a combination of fieldwork and office-based analysis. You will assess rangeland conditions, collect and analyze scientific data, prepare recommendations and management plans, review grazing proposals, and coordinate with ranchers, Tribes, partners, and other resource specialists. The work supports productive, resilient rangelands and their availability for multiple uses. Training, mentorship, and support are provided for employees entering at a developmental level as well as those at the full performance level.

The position may be filled at developmental or full-performance levels. Duties are developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level. The work includes field monitoring and evaluation, grazing permit casework, planning and environmental documentation, rangeland improvement and vegetation-treatment planning, collaboration with land users and partners, and use of Bureau data systems. The position is primarily based in an office but frequently involves outdoor work in remote areas and may require overnight camping. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.

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.
• Participation in Direct Deposit is required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be able to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle over rough, uneven, or remote terrain as part of regular fieldwork.
• Must not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in, or hold stocks in, firms with interests in Federal lands.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on eligibility.
• Must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Rangeland Management Series (0454): a bachelor's degree or higher in range management or a directly related discipline with 42 semester hours distributed as specified, or the stated combination of education and experience. The coursework includes 18 hours in range management subjects, 15 hours in plant, animal, and soil sciences (at least one course in each), and 9 hours in related resource-management subjects.
• GS-07 applicants must meet the GS-07 specialized-experience, education, superior-academic-achievement, or combination qualification pathway described in the announcement, in addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement.
• GS-09 applicants must meet the GS-09 specialized-experience, education, or combination qualification pathway described in the announcement, in addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement.
• GS-11 applicants must meet the GS-11 specialized-experience, education, or combination qualification pathway described in the announcement, in addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement.
• Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of November 9, 2026. Resumes must specify full-time or 40 hours per week, or part-time and the number of hours worked per week, for experience to be credited.
• Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts with the required information. Foreign education must be evaluated by a qualified credential interpretation organization as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Lead rangeland evaluations and monitoring by collecting, interpreting, and analyzing field data to assess rangeland health, trends, and management needs, including vegetation, soils, riparian conditions, and resource impacts.
• Develop and implement conservation and grazing management plans, prepare allotment evaluations and technical recommendations, and contribute to multiple-use decisions consistent with laws, policies, land-use plans, and resource objectives.
• Review and process grazing permits, authorizations, and related casework; evaluate proposals for compliance, recommend mitigation, address unauthorized use, and prepare clear documentation.
• Provide expert input during protests, appeals, or hearings, as needed.
• Plan and design range improvements and vegetation treatments, coordinating structural improvements and considering sensitive resources, including riparian areas and threatened or endangered species.
• Collaborate with ranchers, Tribes, landowners, partner agencies, and interdisciplinary teams to identify issues, share information, build consensus, and support responsible land stewardship.
• Serve as a technical advisor and explain rangeland conditions, requirements, and management options to land users and others.
• Prepare planning documents, environmental analyses, and technical reports that communicate findings, recommendations, and resource impacts and comply with Bureau policies and regulatory requirements.
• Use Bureau systems, including the Rangeland Administration System (RAS) and related data tools, to manage information, track permit activity, monitor projects, and support data-driven decisions.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type and employment status.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible, qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis; it is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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