- Position Title
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- MTDE-25-12733843-JBC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 16, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?
3.
If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable).
(limit 200 characters)
4.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
5.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
1.
I meet the basic requirement because:
At the GS-09 grade level, the work requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level. Such experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of natural resource management related to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities. Example: conducting compliance and monitoring of energy and non-energy development for the protection of public land resources. - OR - Two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, if related.
2.
I qualify for the GS-09 grade level because:
At the GS-11 grade level, the work requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. Such experience must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of natural resource principles as they relate to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities. Examples: 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 - Three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, if related.
3.
I qualify for the GS-11 grade level because:
4.
Select one of the following which best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in applying natural resource science as it relates to the development of mineral resources:
5.
Select one of the following which best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in the application of natural resource science in the preparation, review, and analysis of NEPA documents:
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing written impact mitigation measures:
7.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software:
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and maintaining databases, matrices and/or spreadsheets:
9.
Select all the statements which best describe your ability to give oral presentations and or communicate technical information:
10.
Select each of the following statements that describe your ability and experience with written communications:
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience in coordinating your work with special resources/program areas such as range, wildlife, and recreation:
12.
Indicate each of the following that describes your level of experience, education, or training as it relates to the laws, rules, and regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process:
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing recommendations for reclamation of surface disturbing activities on public lands:
14.
Identify your experience in evaluating surface use and/or reclamation plans:
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in inspecting abandoned locations where surface disturbing activities have taken place for compliance with reclamation requirements:
16.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in inspecting minerals production operations for compliance with approved plans:
17.
Indicate your level of proficiency in complex remediation overseeing construction projects:
18.
Indicate the knowledge and experience you have related to Indian Law and implementation of governmental Indian/Tribal Trust responsibilities (Select all that Apply):
19.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing proposed lease parcels as part of interdisciplinary efforts supporting the leasing of public lands:
20.
Select one of the following that best describes your highest level of experience, education, or training in the application of natural resource science to environmental protection and multiple use and sustained yield resource management assure that minerals activities are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to the environment and compatible with other uses on public lands:
21.
Choose all that indicates your level of experience as it pertains to your interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work (Select All that Apply)
22.
Indicate the statement that best describes your ability to work effectively in a multi-agency environment:
23.
Select each statement that best describes your experience in working in an interagency and partnership work environment:
24.
I have received incentives/awards during the last five (5) years and have listed them on my resume or will upload as a separate document.
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.