Job Title:Outdoor Recreation Planner
Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency:Bureau of Land Management
Job Announcement Number:FS-1432987-CF15
SALARY RANGE: | $53,915.00 to $70,086.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Monday, July 27, 2015 to Friday, August 7, 2015 |
SERIES & GRADE: | GS-0023-09 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full Time - Recent Graduates |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:11 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy in the following location: Palm Springs, CA View Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: | United States Citizens |
SECURITY CLEARANCE: | Not Applicable |
SUPERVISORY STATUS: | No |
JOB SUMMARY:
Explore a new career with the Bureau of Land Management
Where our people are our greatest natural resource
You will serve as a journeyman level Outdoor Recreation Planner in the BLM Palm Springs Field Office. You will be responsible for the development of annual plans and implementation and administration of short range plans for recreation management resources, visitor services and wilderness activities. You will carry out broad assignments in planning and administration of the more complicated and diverse recreation program assignments.
This is a Pathways Recent Graduates position. The Recent Graduates Program enables individuals who lack experience to explore Federal civil service employment at the beginning of their careers. After Program completion, you MAY be converted to a TERM or permanent Career-Conditional position. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must: Successfully complete at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program; Demonstrate successful job performance; AND Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduates may be converted. Additional information about the Recent Graduates Program can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/students-recent-graduates/#url=graduates.
More than one vacancy may be filled through this announcement should the need arise.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
- No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- U. S. Citizenship is required.
- Successful completion of a background check is required.
- Cannot hold an active real estate license.
- Cannot have interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
- Direct deposit required.
DUTIES:
Back to top- Plans for and manages developed recreation sites and primitive wilderness facilities such as camp and picnic, winter sports, boating and swimming, trails, trailhead parking, etc., by conducting surveys, analyzing data, proposing, mapping, and laying out improvements in areas designated for recreation purposes; checking details of proposed site plans against broader management plans such as implementation plans, Land Use and Resource Management Plans to ensure adherence to standards and guidelines and desired future conditions.
- Prepares National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) analysis and the preparation of environmental documents such as environmental assessments and impact statements.
- Inventories recreation improvements and associated recreation facilities, and prepares schedules for operation. maintenance and rehabilitation. The planner compiles material and supply estimates for recreation facilities, maintenance, construction and operation. The employee prepares contract specifications for recreation construction, cleanup and maintenance projects. The planner determines the work force needed to accomplish the work unit objectives.
- Inspects, and/or monitors compliance of recreation permits, including concessions. The planner will processes special recreations permit applications. The planner confers and negotiates with permittees and/or outfitter and guide permit holders to gain compliance.
- Plans, monitors, and evaluates interpretive, environmental education programs and recreation special events. The employee coordinates special emphasis programs such as volunteers and partnerships with local public and private officials.
You have two full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level study, or you possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., Ph.D., in outdoor recreation planning, sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, recreation, or other related fields. A graduate year is 18 semester hours or the number of units your school considers a full graduate academic year. NOTE: to be found qualified under this option, you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your graduate education.
OR
You have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service that included the following (NOTE: To qualify under this option, your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience performing these duties):
- Developing recreational activities as part of a recreation and/or wilderness management program;
- Implementing recreation programs, including identifying necessary resources and preparing budgets;
- Determining maintenance needs for existing recreational areas; and
- Monitoring and evaluating interpretive, education programs and recreation special events.
OR
You have less than the full amount of GRADUATE education above and less than the amount of experience described above, but instead have a combination of the type of graduate education and the type of experience described in above. To combine education and experience, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned by 18 semester hours or whatever number your school uses to represent one graduate year. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: To qualify using this alternative, the contents of your resume must support this response and you must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. Note: Only graduate level education beyond the first year may be combined with experience.
PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS:
Any individual who completed his or her educational requirements between December 27, 2010, and the effective date of the final Pathways regulation (July 10, 2012) will have 2 years from the effective date to apply to the Recent Graduates Program.If you completed your qualifying degree/certificate program PRIOR to December 27, 2010, you are NOT eligible to apply.To be eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution:
1.) within the two years preceding the closing date of this announcement; or
If you are a Preference eligible veteran who was precluded from applying due to military service obligation, you will begin your 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which they completed their degrees (or certification).
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; or 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.
Education: For any college courses, graduate work, research, thesis or other non-descript courses listed on your transcript (such as "Independent Research"), please indicate through your resume or attachment memorandum from an academic professor how each course fulfills the specific education requirement, i.e., state number of semester hours credited, topic of study, grade earned.
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Applicants can verify accreditation at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html