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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Information about Alaska and the surrounding locations can be found at Alaska. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Manage the Campbell Creek Science Center which engages all learners in outdoor experiences that increase appreciation, connection, and stewardship of Alaska’s public lands and natural and cultural resources. Provide in-person and virtual education, interpretation, and outreach to approximately 40,000 participants annually across the state in support of the Alaska Education, Interpretation and Youth Engagement (EIYE) stepdown strategy. Provide professional trainings for private and public entities in Alaska and across the United States to increase their capacity and delivery of high quality EIYE visitor services programming. Manage strategic direction of the site, budget for operations and labor and supervision of staff. Responsible for overall management and leadership of the facility including a budget for operations and labor of approximately $1 million dollars. Manage programs and priorities including long range and strategic planning, interpretation, education, youth and outreach program design and review, outside organizations, visitor services and resource stewardship. 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. In addition to the positive education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service Specialized experience is defined as: Experience serving as the principal coordinator and technical advisor for visitor services programs impacting a wide geographic area. Use of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices including interpretation, environmental education, visitor services, outreach planning and implementation. Experience coordinating, planning, and overseeing environmental education programs. Management of site safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment. Formulate and manage program training plans, staff evaluations, assign tasks and priorities, and counsel subordinates. Coordinate with managers, planners, and resource specialists on park administration, environmental education, interpretation, visitor services, and/or outdoor recreation planning to identify program requirements and resource needs. 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: May be required to walk moderately long distances over rough terrain, icy conditions, snow and non-paved trails during normal work. Education This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position in such subjects as: natural resources (forestry, range, etc.), communications, business, philosophy, biological (wildlife or fisheries), administration, management, history, realty, planning, recreation, fire ecology, geography, or public affairs. OR A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study. Additional Information 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 AKMP-24-12408786-MB, 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.