Rangeland Management Specialist

Bureau of Land Management • Baker City, OR

18h

About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring a Rangeland Management Specialist for locations in Baker City, Hines, Lakeview, and Vale, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington. The position may be filled at GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11; duties are developmental when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and depends on satisfactory performance, work available at the higher grade, and the supervisor’s recommendation.

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 laws and requirements; and develops or updates guidance for managing grazing and rangeland resources. The role also involves leading or participating in interdisciplinary teams, serving as the primary contact between permittees and field-office decision-makers, and coordinating planning for range improvements, permit renewals, and other proposed actions.

Applicants must meet the Rangeland Management occupational education requirement and the applicable grade-level qualifications. The position requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, a valid driver’s license maintained throughout employment, and successful completion of applicable employment checks. A one-year probationary period may be required. The duties are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 0454 series: a qualifying range-management degree or related coursework totaling at least 42 semester hours in range management, plant, animal, and soil sciences, and related resource management; alternatively, meet the stated combination of education and experience.
• Meet the applicable GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11 qualification requirements through the specified specialized experience, education, or combination of education and experience.
• Meet competitive time-in-grade requirements when applicable.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stocks in firms with an interest in Federal lands.
• Submit transcripts when relying on education to qualify; additional documentation may be required for current Federal employees or applicants claiming qualifying experience.

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 for compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary teams.
• 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

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

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