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Bureau of Land Management Assistant Field Manager (Minerals and Lands) in Casper, Wyoming
Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Casper, WY. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities The primary responsibility of the position is to provide direction in all phases of the organizations program, work responsibilities and authorities by providing supervision, leadership, and guidance to staff. The position oversees all work related to realty, mineral permitting, Inspection and Enforcement. Responsible for managing staff and workload and ensuring quality of work as well as accomplishing workload targets. The position is responsible for supervising 4 subordinate supervisors and provides guidance and direction as well as leadership for those supervisors and their programs. Serves as a backup to the Field Manager and as Acting Field Manager during his or her absence. Collaborates with the Field Manager to assist in the various decision making processes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. FOR GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Understanding of leadership principles and techniques to effectively motivate, train, mentor and facilitate work of employees functioning as members of interdisciplinary teams. Knowledge of personnel management and EEO principles, procedures, and techniques, and the ability to apply them fairly and equitably. Extensive knowledge of NEPA and the permitting process as outlined in Onshore Orders. Knowledge of overall Bureau programs, policies, procedures. Have experience in the Fee/Fee/Fed (FFF) and Split Estate (SE) as it pertains to federal leasing and permitting, as well as a thorough understanding of the Federal Oil and Gas permitting process on Federal lands. 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. Physical Demands: Work is primarily in an office setting. There is a frequent travel to field sites via four-wheel drive vehicles, fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, and boats. there is a potential for adverse climatic conditions. Field work involves walking, bending, and climbing on steep and rough terrain. Work Environment: Most work is in an office setting. Field sites involve exposure to adverse weather, i.e. rain, snow, cold and/or heat. Some outdoor work requires special safety precautions. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as reulations as prescibed in manuals/supplements or by the Safety Officer. Education Education is not qualifying for this series and grade. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.