May 2008

April 2008

March 2008

• GS-14: Candidate must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.
• A. Basic Requirements: Degree: major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
• B. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements. Where specific course requirements are not indicated in paragraph A, the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the amount specified by the college or university attended. If this number cannot be obtained, 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. The nature and quality of this required course work must have been such that it would serve as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field or subject-matter area. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

• Participates in the development of natural resource plans and policies for the organization for the coordination of contracted NEPA documents.
• Participates in, coordinates, and/or manages natural resources programs and projects.

• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
• Ability to analyze natural resource management issues and problems.
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, methods and techniques of a scientific discipline.
• Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position being filled. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to the requirements in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in collecting data and/or participating in experiments, studies, or investigations in fields of science concerned with living organisms, their distribution, characteristics, life processes, and adaptations and relations to the environment; OR experience in natural resources management, such as forest land management, recreation resource management, or wilderness area management, etc.

• The incumbent, as Team Leader of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), is responsible for the development and completion of Wilderness Management Plans (WMP's) and associated NEPA documentation. The incumbent is responsible for the planning format and input for all sections of the WMP's. The position distributes work and makes day-to-day adjustments to accommodate changing priorities and provides instructions, procedures, work methods, and on-the-job training to employees. The incumbent also reviews work in progress and insures compliance with procedures, methods, and deadlines.
• Public contact and documentation is the responsibility of the incumbent. This includes scheduling interagency and public meetings, recording comments, initiating responses and
• Systematically ensures that the WMP's meet specific public input regulations.
• The incumbent develops management action alternatives, using sound judgment and negotiating skills to determine an array of viable alternatives in compliance with CEQ and NEPA guidelines. Work with various resource specialists and user groups to develop management.
• Strategies that are consistent with laws and regulations.
• The incumbent is responsible for the completion and quality of the WMP's and associated NEPA documentation. This involves guidance of the IDT for in-depth analysis, scheduling proof reading and editing.

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS), or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service System Law. To register or verify registration with the SSS visit http://www.sss.gov.
• If appointed to this position, while a BLM employee you cannot hold an active real estate license, and you cannot have an interest in Federal lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background investigation is required for all Federal employees. If selected for this position you must successfully complete and pass the appropriate background investigation prior to entry on duty. Any offer of employment will be tentative until the agency has received verification of successful completion and passing of the investigation. A failure to submit the required forms will be grounds for withdrawal of a tentative job offer. A failure to successfully complete and pass the background investigation may be grounds for termination of appointment.
• PROBATIONARY or TRIAL PERIOD: Appointment to this position MAY include a requirement for a one-year probationary or trial period.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All new employees of the Bureau of Land Management must identify a financial institution prior to appointment.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in an office environment, although some outside field trips will be required.
• Field work may include hiking or driving motorized vehicles over rough terrain in remote in remote areas in varying kinds of temperature and weather conditions. Office work will periodically involve abnormal and stressful situations involving the completion of work with short deadlines and other factors.
• TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required.
• Education and experience may be combined to meet the qualification requirement.

• The person selected for this position is responsible for the directing and communicating activities in OTAQ, which is critical to EPA, OAR, and OTAQ missions. They will communicate the Agency's mobile sources related issues internally and to the public and will serve as the office's chief speech writer and communications materials editor. They will work directly with OTAQ's Director of Communications in performing this critical function. This activity requires high level understanding of OTAQ programs and activities as well as their policy implications.
• The incumbent will be required to closely collaborate with the Administrator's press and communications staff, the OAR communications staff, and the EPA Press Office. They will serve to assist the EPA spokesperson on mobile source related issues, which are wide ranging and often controversial.
• The person selected for this position must plan and execute communication strategies, messages, and develop materials used to announce major policy and initiatives and regulatory packages. This requires a detailed working knowledge of mobile source programs and Agency communication guidelines and policies.
• The incumbent will prepare the Office Director and the Assistant Administrator for mobile source related press opportunities and other public appearances. Duties include the preparation of detailed briefing materials regarding complicated regulatory actions and policies for the Administrator and other high ranking personnel.
• 0% of work time will be spent performing contract management duties.

• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position advertised by the closing date of the announcement. Only education or experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered.
• For additional information on qualification requirements, please go to the following website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Applicants must have general and/or specialized experience and/or education as described in the Office of Personnel Management's Operating Manual for Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
• MANDATORY (SELECTIVE PLACEMENT) FACTORS: In addition to the education and/or experience requirements above, you must also possess the following knowledge, skills, or abilities to qualify for this position: Experience working as a speech writer for high-profile events involving top officials for a business, nonprofit organization, or public official; OR, progressively responsible experience at a public relations firm or office.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position advertised by the closing date of the announcement. Only education or experience before the filing deadline will be considered.
• For additional information on qualification requirements, please go to the following website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.