Environmental Protection Specialist

Description:

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

The Ukiah Field Office is offering a relocation incentive starting at $5,000 to attract highly qualified candidates.

This position is located in the BLM Ukiah Field Office located in Ukiah, California. Information about Ukiah and the surrounding area can be found at: cityofukiah.com

We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Requirements:

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

To qualify for the GS-09, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as demonstrating a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of natural resource management related to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities and reclamation. Conducting compliance and monitoring of abandoned mine land sites and other hazardous materials sites for the protection of public land resources; planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental protection programs; advising management on environmental program status and environmental planning efforts; preparing reports; and training others on specific environmental topics. OR have completed a master`s or equivalent graduate degree. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have an equivalent combination of education and specialized experience as described above. A copy of your college transcript must be provided.

To qualify for the GS-11, you must one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service: Specialized experience is further defined as comprehensive knowledge of natural resource principles as they relate to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities and reclamation. Analyzing and evaluating diverse environment conditions; analyzing biological components and processes in the context of ecosystems including environmental factors, physical-chemical and social relationships; and working as a member of an interdisciplinary team. OR have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and education described above. A copy of your college transcript must be provided.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.