Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in multiple locations. Information about these locations and the surrounding area can be found at: Casper, WY We expect to fill a vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Serves as coordinator and technical advisor for one or more outdoor recreation programs. Provide recommendations to managers on recreation program needs, priorities, and strategic goals. Coordinate with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program requirements and resource needs on a local scale and develop long and short-term outdoor recreation plans to address needs. Advise and assist in the development and timely dissemination of information concerning program activities and responsibilities. Coordinate recreation program activities with other BLM District and Field Offices, as well as local governments, other Federal agencies, private organizations, and the general public. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with academic institutions, advisory boards, non-governmental organizations, and interest/user groups concerned with public land management. Participate on inter-agency and/or interdisciplinary teams and committees to discuss recreation planning, management, policies, and procedures at the State Level. Represent the local office manager when working with other internal and external organizations. Represent the Bureau at management and professional conferences, seminars, and other events for the purpose of exchanging information, presenting technical and policy information, and advancing advocacy for public lands stewardship. Research and reply to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public. Oversee the operation of public use sites, permit programs, concessionaire operations, facilities, etc. May recommend new signage, brochures, displays, and other public information materials, and/or the construction of new recreation facilities and structures. May conduct outreach to promote recreational opportunities on public land. May prepare, administer, and serve as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on local recreation related contracts. May administer interpretive/ educational programs. Review, recommend, and implement changes to recreation program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures. May provide input into modifying policies up to the state level. Develop content for environmental and project planning documents such as Resource Management Plans, Site Plans, and Environmental Assessments, and review, and/or edit content that address recreational topics. Research and analyze a wide array of recreation related data and information on topics such as recreational use, commercial use, visitation, recreation values, environmental impacts, funding, performance, etc. Conduct monitoring and/or inventory studies and surveys and identify trends and patterns in the development and management of recreation resources. Enter, manipulate, update, and maintain data in automated systems according to recreation program standards. 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-07: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; Performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; Analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; Preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports. -OR- Education: 1 year of graduate level education. -OR- Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. FOR GS-09: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; Performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; Analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; Preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports. -OR- Education: Related master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. FOR GS-11: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, 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: Coordinating with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program needs; Monitoring studies and surveys, to identify trends and patterns in the development and management of recreation resources; Conducting outreach to promote recreational opportunities on public land; Representing an agency at management and professional conferences for the purpose of advancing advocacy for public lands stewardship. -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree 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: The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some physical exertion such as walking; hiking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as books and backpacks; driving an automobile or off highway vehicle; operating a small boat, etc. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be required. the position may be required to visit field sites where risks may include exposure to inclemet weather and potential injury from falls , strains, bites, stings, etc. The incumbent will adher to all safety rules and regualtions as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as: sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation. Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation. OR Experience General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided a knowledge of the requirements and practices of outdoor recreation planning or natural resource utilization and conservation. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated the ability to plan and coordinate the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Ability to deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns. Analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs of diversified groups, and the means for meeting those needs. Evaluation of land or water areas for their recreation and related potential use, such as wildlife reserve. Preparation or review of plans and programs for natural resource utilization and recreation area development. Solution of administrative, intergovernmental, socioeconomic, and other problems involved in providing adequate recreation opportunities while preserving, restoring, and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment. 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 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 Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. 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. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. 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 will 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. 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