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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is with Headquarters, National Conservation Lands & Community Partnerships Directorate, Division National Landscape Conservation (HQ410) located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Information about Grand Junction and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Develop innovative solutions to solve difficult and complex outdoor recreation problems, issues, or projects. Establish new methods and procedures that positively impact overall program execution. Assists the Deputy/Division Chief in development of the national recreation budget including all necessary coordination within the BLM budget office, other headquarter entities, and the state offices. Assist in the development of recreation resource policy, programs and regulations. Develop guidelines, technical standards and procedures for recreation uses on public lands. Provide advice and assistance to state and field personnel on the interpretation of legislative, regulations, standards, and operating procedures. Reviews proposed legislation and testimony. Assists with other legislative matters related to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program under the National Conservation Lands Division. Prepare and manage agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and other coordination documents between the HQ and various partners. 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-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is further defined as planning and coordinating the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes, specifically: the ability to manage and assess program needs for related recreation and conservation activities within identified Wild and Scenic Rivers; working with internal staff and external organizations across multiple States or at the National level; and managing large, multi-state or national-level program budgets and respond to congressional and legislative matters. 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 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: www.dhs.gov/e-verify 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-25-12595095-LH, 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.