Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the BLM El Centro Field Office located in El Centro, California. Information about El Centro and the surrounding area can be found at: El Centro We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
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 at the GS-09, in addition to meeting the educational requirement outlined in "EDUCATION", you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service, including performing geological investigations under supervision related to the evaluation and design of civil structures including the collection, interpretation, and analysis of geologic data, and the preparation of reports, figures, and presentations; experience in geology including the geologic characterization of soil, rock and man-made materials to support evaluation and design of civil structures. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of education, having 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-11, in addition to meeting the educational requirement outlined in "EDUCATION", you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in the Federal Service, including under limited supervision performing duties associated with the planning and execution of geological investigations related to the evaluation and design of civil structures including the collection, interpretation, and analysis of geologic data, and the preparation of reports, figures, and presentations; experience in geology including the geologic characterization of soil, rock and man-made materials to support evaluation and design of civil structures. You could qualify on the basis of education, having 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. 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. Physical Demands: he work includes both office and field conditions. Office work involves long periods of intense concentration on technical details. Most field work requires a certain number of physical stamina and is often under a variety of arduous conditions, including travel by vehicle, all train vehicles (ATVs), or foot over rugged, slippery, and/or hazardous terrain, exposure to adverse temperature and weather conditions, as well as physiographic extremes. The individual may be required to perform duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or lifting. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items, such equipment and samples. Work Environment: When in the office, the position is physically located in close proximity to a number of other professional employees, and must tolerate and average amount of conversation, telephone and other similar office distractions and background noise. Office quarters are located in a modern office building and tend to be "open space" arrangements. Field conditions include the full range of topographic conditions, ranging from rolling plains to a steep mountainous terrain. Incumbent will, on occasion, be required to enter surface and underground mines and tolerate high/low temperatures, dust and high levels of noise and vibration. Safety clothing such as self contained breathing apparatus; safety boots, goggles, etc. are required to be worn. During winter months temperatures of 10 degrees Fahrenheit can be expected, while during the summer temperatures in excess of +100 degrees Fahrenheit are not uncommon. The incumbent may subjected to hostile wildlife, chemical and physical hazards. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer. When completing work assignments in the office or field, or operating a motorized vehicle, incumbent must be alert to safety hazards to ensure work is accomplished in the most efficient and safe manner.
Prepares Mineral Reports and Appraisals: On mineral leases, sales and mining operations, incumbent reviews the exploration or development/operating plan for adequacy and recommends the amount of bond to be required.
Presents a variety of interpretive or educational programs/presentations which include talks, walks, or demonstrations.
Consult with landowners, operators, and field employees to carry out the minerals program activities and multiple use programs.
Maintain relationships with state and federal agencies and internal and external customers.
Address the public on questions concerning the laws, regulations, and policy governing all aspects of mineral resources.
Makes frequent verification of compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, terms and conditions of operations relating to surface and mineral material management, mining law administration, oil and gas, and non-energy leasable mineral management.
Prepares letters of approval for plan of operations and notices with adequate provisions to protect the environment, prevent mineral waste, and reclaim disturbed lands
Investigates lands and mineral deposits involved, prepares reports leading to the issuance of permits and leases.
Determines procedures for the safe abandonment of mine shafts, portals, and other potential features caused by mining and exploration operations.
Provides technical expertise in formulating surface protection stipulations, standards, and mitigating measures to reduce the adverse impacts of surface disturbing activities.
Inspects and investigates mineral operations and related beneficiation facilities to assure that industry operations are being conducted in accordance with acceptable practices.
Prepares the district/field office minerals portion of budget documents and assists in other budgetary matters.
Participates in or leads interdisciplinary team projects for minerals related actions.
Assures maximum economic recovery of mineral deposits through the review of industry operating plans for exploration, development, and extraction of minerals.
Represents the District/Field Manager at meetings of business, professional, governmental, educational, and scientific and various user and interest groups.
Plans, initiates, directs and exercises supervision over mining industry, sales, permits and leases.