Project Manager

Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Battle Mountain, Nevada or Tonopah, Nevada. Information about Battle Mountain or Tonopah and the surrounding area can be found at Battle Mountain or Tonopah

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

This position is offering a 10% incentive if eligible (See additional information).

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

• Utilize knowledge and experiences related to project management principles to independently plan and coordinate work, develop cost estimates, track costs, monitor progress, and provide status briefings to management at various agency echelons.
• Leads and directs IDTs carrying out environmental studies and evaluations. Provides direction and support to IDT members to meet project timelines by assisting in document preparation or finalization or other duties as assigned.
• The incumbent is responsible for maintaining consistent, timely communications with all internal and external customers in order to fully gather and understand information regarding requirements and needs.
• Develops, institutes, coordinates, and engages internally and externally, with Federal, state, local, and tribal governments, project sponsor, and the public to manage expectations through information sharing and strategic messaging.
• Assures early identification of project risks, problems or issues and facilitates the resolution of identified risks, problems or issues in the most appropriate manner.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license : nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background / suitability investigation / determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement.

In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.

May require a one-year probationary period.

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 the GS-12 Level :

Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as : use of project management techniques on complex and / or controversial projects relating to land use, including leading interdisciplinary teams for compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies (i.

e. NEPA, ESA, NHPA); and effective oral and written communications with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex or controversial projects.

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 job involves prolonged hours of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office environment.

Standing and hiking in adverse climate may be required for fieldwork.

Work Environment : The work environment varies from an office setting where the incumbent is in contact with work associates to a field setting where the incumbent is working alone or in a group, in remote and adverse situations.

Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals / supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.

Education

This position falls under the Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

Relocation / Recruitment Incentive : his position is offering a Relocation / Recruitment Incentive, 10% of the annual salary.

To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position.

To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government.

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 not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number NV-Merit-24- redacted -KJ, 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.

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the qualification requirements of this position.

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made.

Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position.

Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories : Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified.

However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered.

Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

In addition, one or more Subject Matter Experts will conduct a resume review. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.

The interviews may be conducted on a pass / fail basis or may be scored.

Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas :

• Customer Service
• Influencing / Negotiating
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Writing

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of the following additional assessment : Subject Matter Expert Resume Panel Review.

These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes :

Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year).

USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.

Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility.

You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.

Veterans : If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, 'Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,' (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable) OR written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit documentation that supports your claim as shown on the back of the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. SF-15.

If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.

Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the www.fedshirevets.gov / job-seekers / special-hiring-authorities / .

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles : Submit documentation verifying your CTAP / ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.

Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application.

You need to transfer your document(s) in the 'Documents' step during the application process.

Required documentation must be submitted by 11 : 59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

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.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time by .

If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at redacted or redacted . PLEASE NOTE : If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc.

you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process :

YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume.

INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account.

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