Rangeland Management Specialist (Field Unit Local Hiring)
Bureau of Land Management · Department of the Interior
This job in plain English
This job is a Rangeland Management Specialist position with the Bureau of Land Management, which cares for public rangelands. You would assess rangeland health, review grazing permits, plan range improvements, and work with ranchers and Tribes. Two offices are hiring under this announcement: Roswell Field Office and Socorro Field Office, both in New Mexico. Only people who live within the defined local commuting area of these offices can apply, and the job involves outdoor fieldwork in remote areas.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Only U.S. citizens or nationals who permanently live within the defined local commuting area of the Roswell or Socorro Field Office at the time of application. Veterans' preference does not apply under this hiring authority.
What you would do
- Collect and analyze field data to judge rangeland health and trends
- Prepare allotment evaluations and grazing management plans
- Review and process grazing permits and related casework
- Plan range improvements and vegetation treatments
- Work with ranchers, Tribes, and partner agencies on land decisions
- Prepare planning documents and technical reports in Bureau systems
Do you qualify for GS-5 to GS-9 (up to GS-11)?
With experience: You need one full year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 for the GS-07 level, and a second year level of experience comparable to GS-09 for the GS-09 level. The announcement says the work must include assisting with public land grazing, range inventory and monitoring with field data collection, inspecting range improvements, and contributing to grazing plans.
With education: A bachelor's degree or higher in range management or a directly related field with 42 semester hours: 18 in range management, 15 in plant, animal, and soil sciences (at least one course in each), and 9 in related resource management subjects. For GS-07, one full year of graduate study in range management or a related field can qualify, or a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA, upper third class standing, or national honor society membership. For GS-09, a master's degree or two full years of graduate study can qualify.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid driver's license, maintained throughout employment
How to apply well
What to send:
- Two-page resume with month and year dates and hours worked per week
- Proof of residence such as a mortgage or deed, signed lease, utility bill from the last 30-90 days, or insurance policy (SF-50 not accepted)
- Official or unofficial college transcripts if using education to qualify, with both undergraduate and graduate transcripts as applicable
- DD-214 or veteran documentation if applicable
- SF-50s if you are a current or former federal employee in the last 52 weeks
How you will be rated: Under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority, the Servicing Human Resources Office checks whether you meet the minimum qualifications and eligibility. Competitive rating and ranking do not apply. Qualified applicants may be referred to the hiring official, who may contact them for an interview. False or misleading information can lead to removal.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must list hours per week for each job, such as full-time or part-time with hours, or your experience may not count
- Submit proof of residence within the commuting area, since you cannot be considered without it
- Submit transcripts if you use education to qualify, including both undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and use a copy of the official school record rather than a typed course list
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel. Fieldwork may include remote areas and overnight camping.
Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizen or national
- Background investigation and favorable adjudication
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Direct Deposit participation required
- Pass E-Verify employment check
- 1-year probationary period
- Must operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle over rough terrain
- Cannot hold an active real estate license or certain stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands
- Must keep permanent residence within the local commuting area
- Must be able to lift moderately heavy equipment and samples
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $40,736 – $80,243 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-5 to GS-9 (up to GS-11) · General Schedule
- Locations
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- Socorro, New Mexico
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Rangeland Management (0454)
- Announcement
- CCCR-27-13099020-FUL-JLH
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