Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is located in Reno, Nevada. Information about Nevada State Office in Reno, NV and the surrounding area can be found at Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce This position is authorized a 20% incentive - see Additional Information. Responsibilities Interprets national program policy and develops State-level policy guidance and program materials Provides proficiency in Project Management for the Planning and NEPA Program related in matters dealing with strategic performance and budget planning, technical training and information sharing for Project Management. Ensures that NEPA processes are completed in a timely manner and documents are of high quality and in compliance with current regulation, policies, goals, and direction; provides oversight and review of all analysis and documentation components. Principal contact for liaison and activity coordination with other federal agencies, political subdivisions of the state and other general-purpose units established for coordination with resource planning, zoning or land use regulation authority. Provide advisories to field offices and State Office program specialists on developments in protests, appeals and litigation that may impact field office decision making processes and procedures. Researches and assesses legal findings/rulings related to NEPA to determine trends and provide guidance. Provides technical and operational assistance for statewide and regional management efforts dealing with NEPA process implementation and represents NEPA matters as designated by the State Director. 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. GS-13 level Specialized Experience: Equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in Planning and Environmental work related to Natural Resource Programs. Examples: experience with land use and multiple use resource management planning; being a lead or member of an interdisciplinary team working on planning and environmental analysis processes, principles, and practices; reviewing planning and NEPA documents to ensure they read smoothly and correctly; review of environmental documents to insure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; work with public land resource values, issues, or controversies; assisting in developing public land-related planning strategies and procedures; budget and programming along with planning, professional writing, and policy development; and experience with program technical guidance along with monitoring and performing program audits. Education This position falls under the Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR). There is no substitution for education at the GS-13 level. Additional Information Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government. 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 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. 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. 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: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire