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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Reno and Carson City, NV. For information about the Reno area visit: City of Reno. For information on Carson City visit: Carson City Chamber of Commerce We expect to fill few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Provide interpretation, guidance, program leadership, and implementation for the development of major planning efforts such as Resource Management Plans, Environmental Impact Statements, specific to District programs. Utilizes a full range of practices of land use planning as they relate to recreation, wildlife, wilderness, fire management, forestry, range, minerals, and cultural resources activities in evaluate and interpret field office needs. Plans, organizes, and leads the preparation of planning Resource Management Plans (RMP), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to finality. Coordinates the development and accomplishment of implementation strategies for planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decision specific to District programs. Serves as spokesperson for RMP/EIS and is responsible for public contacts. Schedules inter-agency and public meetings, recording comments, initiating responses and systematically ensuring that the RMP/EIS meets specified public input regulations. Monitors budget to ensure plans are completed within target. 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. At the GS-12 Level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as experience with land use and multiple use resource management planning or member of an interdisciplinary team working on planning and environmental analysis processes, principles, and practices; reviewing planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; developing public land-related planning strategies and procedures, professional writing, and policy development. 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 and does not require unusual physical activity or demands. On occasion may require walking over rough, uneven or rocky terrain during periods of extreme temperatures. May be required to drive two or four wheeled drive government vehicles over tarred, gravel or dirt roads. Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of office, meeting and training room, and outdoor desert settings. Education This position falls under the Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 Administrative and Management Positions. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series. There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional Information Salary range information is as follows: Reno locality: $87,178-$113,327 Carson City locality: $96,148-$124,988 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 Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. 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. 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.