Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. 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 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 authorized a 20% incentive - see Additional Information. Responsibilities Coordinate with internal/external organizations, managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify, analyze, and evaluate mitigation needs, sites, and measures on a broad or local scale and prioritize mitigation objectives for planning areas. Participate on interagency and/or interdisciplinary teams and committees to discuss mitigation initiatives, activities, policies, and procedures at the National and State Level. Research, identify, negotiate partnerships, cooperative agreements/memoranda of understandings with agencies, tribes, partners, special interest groups, landowners, land users, industry operators, etc. to facilitate mitigation management strategies. Provide oversight on various projects and plans to ensure required mitigation measures are implemented, monitored, adaptively managed, and durable. Consolidate and develop annual mitigation reports and track mitigation actions in the State in coordination with the National Operations Center (NOC). Develop, review, recommend, and implement changes to mitigation program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures. Serve as principal coordinator and technical advisor for mitigation with broad impacts over a wide geographic area (e.g. state or region). Provide technical advice to state leadership on mitigation strategies, planning, and implementation. Serve as an authoritative source of information to managers, planners, and specialists at lower organizational levels on topics such as mitigation hierarchy, land use planning documents, land use authorizations, feasibility studies, etc. Develop content for major environmental and project planning documents such as Resource Management Plans and Environmental Assessments, and review, analyze, and/or edit content that address mitigation topics. Support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning teams in developing mitigation packages for projects and land use plans. Research and reply to Congressional inquiries and other requests for information related to mitigation and related land use issues in the State. 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. This position has a positive education requirement. You must meet the following series requirements: 0401 Series: A) Have a bachelor`s degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or chemistry OR B) Have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science (at least 30 semester hours) courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is further defined as: experience participating in a program involving implementation of landscape-scale and/or compensatory mitigation strategies and tools. Develop, review, recommend, and implement changes to mitigation program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures; participate on interagency and/or interdisciplinary teams and committees to discuss mitigation initiatives, activities, policies, and procedures; provide field offices advice and guidance on mitigation strategies, planning, and implementation. 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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary, requiring long periods of sitting in one position, intense concentration, and working for several hours at a time. Stress may be experienced on a regular basis in attempting to respond to conflicting objectives and in working against tight deadlines with limited resources. Occasionally during field work there may be some physical exertion such as walking, standing, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, carrying of items such as books, backpacks, equipment, and samples. May drive in an automobile or offroad vehicle. 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 inclement weather and potential injury from falls, strains, bites, stings, etc. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the safety officer. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Education This position falls under the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR). This position has a positive education requirement (see qualification section for education requirements). You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 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 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. 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: