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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in BLM Bakersfield Field Office located in Bakersfield, CA. Information about Bakersfield and the surrounding area can be found linked. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Performs project leader functions guided by corporate decisions, laws, regulations, and policy. Participates in long and short range decision making, including budgetary input. Provides technical oversight for all aspects of land use authorizations, and NEPA requirements, including land use plan consistency determinations or land use plan amendments processes. Collects and compiles statistical data and develops local applications as necessary to perform statistical analysis by using spreadsheets, graphics, and database applications. Develops, plans, participates and/or organizes special programs to ensure consistency in addressing wind and solar land use authorizations within various government offices. Coordinates the planning, design, and cost for projects of substantial scope and complexity as measured by the diversity, geographic area, management demands, technical intricacies, and public issues Serves as primary point of contact for projects assigned with applicants; Federal, State, and local government agencies; and other external organizations. Keeps applicants fully informed of project progress, issues and their resolution, and any impacts to costs. Assures that applicants or other agency participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed upon management plan and applicant commitments. 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. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience in a natural resource land management agency participating in organizational projects/special programs related to NEPA or FLPMA; participating on interdisciplinary teams responsible for land use authorizations/plans and environmental analysis; assisting with the preparation of contracts and budgets for assigned projects related to NEPA or FLPMA; tracking project schedules or milestones related to NEPA or FLPMA. -OR- possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; -OR- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- LL.M., if related. -OR- Combination of qualifying education and experience. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience in a natural resource land management agency leading, directing, or managing organizational projects/special programs related to NEPA or FLPMA; leading or participating on interdisciplinary teams responsible for land use authorizations/plans and environmental analysis; assisting with the preparation of contracts and budgets for assigned projects related to NEPA or FLPMA; tracking project schedules or milestones related to NEPA or FLPMA. You may not use education to qualify for the GS-12 grade level. 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 by 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. Education IF using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. 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. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-12. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.