This position is located in the Butte Field Office, in the Recreation and Resources Division. This position is concurrently open to Merit Promotion eligibles under Announcement Number BLM-MT-25-12740433-MP-FRB. We expect to fill three (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) directing, planning, and scheduling the work of subordinate park rangers and volunteers to include the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and improvement of facilities to ensure safety of the visiting public. (2) developing, implementing interpretive educational programs for various audiences, and coaching others in researching, developing, and delivering interpretive programs; (3) monitoring segments of an operating budget; (4) developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify visitor needs for specific programs and services; (5) ensuring consistency with all existing regulations, policies, and directives. OR Education: Successful completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to the work of the position to include: natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in this position. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination: Successful completion of a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described in A and B, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. Please note only graduate education in excess of one year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify under this option. (You must submit copies of your transcripts.) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Provide direction, coaching and support to facilitate problem solving and accomplishment of program goals.
Establish performance standards and evaluates performance; identify developmental and training needs of employees.
Coordinate with environmental and recreational planners and other resource specialists in data collection and research in the preparation of environmental analysis and resource management plans related to recreational/visitor uses and actions.
Conduct field inventories and collect monitoring data needed to evaluate conditions and uses of public lands and recreational facilities; and compiles data, based on inventory, monitoring, and visitor use.
Plan, implement, and administer short-range plans for recreation and visitor services, including developing and implementing interpretive plans, programs, services, and products .
Plan, manage, oversee, and coordinate the facility maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, improvement, cleaning needs, and day-to-day operations of site/area facilities.
The incumbent spends 25% or more of his/her time supervising a staff of four or more full time equivalent employees.