Summary This position is located Albuquerque District Office, in Rio Puerco Field office. Information about Albuquerque, NM can be found at: Albuquerque District Office | Bureau of Land Management This position is concurrently open to Merit Promotion eligibles under Announcement Number: NM-MP-24-12285061-FRB Responsibilities Serve as the primary leadership position providing direction, coaching and support to facilitate problem solving and accomplishment of Field Office goals and programs. Responsible for making decisions that sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Determine work priorities for the Field Off ice and directs accomplishment of the approved Annual Work Plan (AWP). Operate multi-million dollar Field Office programs within budgetary limitations and apportionments. Assign work based on priorities and capabilities of subordinate supervisors and employees; reviews work for adequacy and accuracy, policy and regulatory compliance and application. Impart guidance and instructions to employees. Establish goals for employees in order to accomplish management objectives. Responsible for selecting employees for vacant positions; establishing performance standards and evaluating performance; identifying developmental and training needs of employees. Responsible for staffing positions with best-qualified individuals, and for training and development of personnel within their respective specialties as well as in other disciplines related to the Field Off ice and BLM-wide programs. Responsible for maintaining a sound organization that effectively and efficiently uses personnel, equipment, materials and financial records. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) providing technical and administrative leadership, direction, and/or motivation of assigned employees; (2) administering or managing multi-disciplinary natural resource programs; (3) developing and maintaining effective relationships; (4) communicating both orally and written with a variety of groups, such as local, State and Federal agencies, tribal governments, advisory groups, congressional staff, interest and user groups, private organizations, and the media. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement. Additional Information Physical Demands: Normally works in an office setting with occasional trips to the field. Occasionally required to walk moderately long distances over rough terrain during normal fieldwork. Working Conditions: Office work is accomplished in an adequately lighted and heated facility. When in the field, subject to injuries when walking in rough terrain and exposure to uncomfortable hot and cold temperatures. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer. The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Felicia Bradfute at [email protected].