Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Headquarters Grand Junction, CO. Information about Grand Junction, CO and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities This position functions as the Outdoor Recreation Planner (Tourism) in Division of Recreation and Visitor Services. Development of strategic plans, policies, procedures, priorities, and milestones in consultation with other affected BLM Divisions, Directorates, State Offices, and the Department. Provides assistance and guidance in the implementation and evaluation of these programs. Provides program leadership and support, including program advocacy, strategy development, program direction, policy and procedures development. Provides interpretation, recommending national standards, performance accountability, program monitoring and evaluation, coordination. Facilitates cooperation between Bureau staff and travel and tourism associations. Facilitates teamwork and team decision- making, as well as the sharing of resources among program staff. Works closely with State tourism program leads to identify issues and solutions in order to enhance the Bureau Tourism program. Advises and coordinates with internal and external groups about the BLM Tourism Program. Conducts workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance exchange of information, address issues, and improve Bureau staff understanding of the latest tourism trends that impact destinations planning, development, marketing and growth. Establish and maintain liaisons with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, industry, and public interest organizations concerned with various resources/programs under the management of the Division. 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. For GS-12: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated. Specialized experience at this level includes: experience analyzing issues related to tourism and community service programs; assisting in the development of nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities; developing internal and external working relationships and cooperative agreements; assisting with the evaluation of program operations and policies; conducting workshops, seminars, and training programs; and assisting with the development of written reports, policy and procedural guidance for programs. For GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated. Specialized experience at this level includes: experience analyzing technical issues related to tourism and community service programs; developing nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities; developing internal and external working relationships and cooperative agreements; developing and evaluating program operations and policies; conducting workshops, seminars, and training programs; and developing written reports, policy and procedural guidance for programs. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information 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 85 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 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. 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. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 341. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number HQMP-24-12233119-MHC, for status candidates and special hiring authority eligible. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.