Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. The Ukiah Field Office is offering a relocation incentive starting at $5,000 to attract highly qualified candidates. This position is located in the BLM Ukiah Field Office located in Ukiah, California. Information about Ukiah and the surrounding area can be found at: cityofukiah.com We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Conducts research, gathers/maintains environmental data relating to mitigation of surface impacts and restoration of surfaces to a productive condition. Coordinates and participates in inspections of hazardous sites to identify sites needing additional work to achieve adequate restoration. May serve as a member of a Field/District office interdisciplinary team dealing with issues concerning environmental protection and natural resource assessment activities. Correlates environmental data and adapt/apply computer modeling techniques to simulate changes in air, water, soil and other factors that may affect human health and the environment. Provides the team with the results of the analysis. Makes recommendations on implementation of mitigating measures to reduce the impacts. Participates in conducting related natural resource inventories and monitoring activities that support land use plans. Conducts follow-up actions to releases and spills such as recovery and mitigation. Assists in the coordination of research projects and the preparation of grants, agreements, and/or contracts for hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, and environmental assessments. Works closely with senior specialists in coordinating and consulting with local Tribal Councils, State agencies, other Federal Agencies, government officials, special interest groups, and other members of the general public. 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. To qualify for the GS-09, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as demonstrating a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of natural resource management related to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities and reclamation. Conducting compliance and monitoring of abandoned mine land sites and other hazardous materials sites for the protection of public land resources; planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental protection programs; advising management on environmental program status and environmental planning efforts; preparing reports; and training others on specific environmental topics. OR have completed a master`s or equivalent graduate degree. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have an equivalent combination of education and specialized experience as described above. A copy of your college transcript must be provided. To qualify for the GS-11, you must one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service: Specialized experience is further defined as comprehensive knowledge of natural resource principles as they relate to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities and reclamation. Analyzing and evaluating diverse environment conditions; analyzing biological components and processes in the context of ecosystems including environmental factors, physical-chemical and social relationships; and working as a member of an interdisciplinary team. OR have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and education described above. A copy of your college transcript must be provided. 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. Education 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 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 announcement is being advertised concurrently under number CADE-24-12409553-SC, which is open to all qualified persons. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. 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. 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 Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. 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. 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