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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. The position is located in Palm Springs, CA We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities This position serves as a Planning and Environmental Coordinator is responsible for reviewing resource management planning activities in the field. Ensures that Resource Management Plans (RMP), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and Environmental Assessments (EA) documentation meets prescribed quality standards and is in compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policy. Serves as the planning and NEPA technical liaison between bureau offices and other Federal, State, local government and private entities. Prepares and monitors the planning and NEPA budget for subordinate offices and ensures document projects are completed within the prescribed cost target. Provides responses to lawsuits, protests, and appeals. Oversight of land use planning and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Provides interpretation, guidance, program leadership and training for the development of major planning efforts and their associated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for District/Field/State Offices. 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-11: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience may include: experience with land use and multiple use resource management planning; experience working on interdisciplinary teams responsible for land use planning and environmental analysis processes; reviewing planning and NEPA documents to ensure they are well-written and defensible; reviewing environmental documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; maintaining planning and environmental analysis reports/database, and providing training and clarification on reporting requirements - OR - 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a directly related field of study - OR - an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. 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. 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 but may require walking over rough, uneven or rocky terrain during extreme weather. May be required to drive off road or government vehicles. Work Environment: Involves everyday risks and discomforts that requires normal safety precautions within a typical office or outdoor setting. Education Additional Information 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 ServiceT ravel 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.