Natural Resources Specialist
The incumbent is responsible for application of natural resource management and environmental science principles to the execution of a comprehensive surface protection and compliance program dealing with fluid minerals development in the Field Office. At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Permitting various types of surface activities in fluids minerals exploration and development. Reviewing stipulations on existing leases for applicability to proposed activities. Evaluating the environmental impacts of proposed drilling operations, field development, and subsequent surface disturbing operations. Preparing appropriate documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. These activities include reviewing notices of staking, applications for permit to drill, and sundry notices for compliance with various regulations, orders and instruction memoranda. Monitoring construction, production, and reclamation activities to ensure compliance with environmental plans and stipulations. Inspecting items such as drill pad construction, access roads, production facilities & pipelines, water disposal facilities, abandoned well site rehabilitation and undesirable events such as oil spills. Reviewing and processing lease nomination packages to determine if parcels are suited for leasing. Coordinating reviews with other BLM resource specialists and other agencies. Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position varies from principally sedentary in completing office phases of the duties assigned to performing field work. The field work will requires physical activity in driving and walking to, from and around locations in rough terrain, adverse conditions, and temperature extremes, such as heat in excess of 100 degrees F. and cold below -25 degrees F. Basic Education Requirements:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study, from an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. - OR - A combination of education and experience - at least 24 semester hours equivalent to a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines relative to the position, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education. Additional Requirements:
In addition to meeting the basic education requirements described above, applicants must have at least one of the following:
For GS-07:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service. At this level the incumbent applies basic concepts, principles, and methodologies of the field. Example:
compiling biological reports for review by higher graded specialist, analyzing environmental impacts, protecting environmental resources. - OR - One year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education DIRECTLY related to the work of the position - OR - A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement that included coursework DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. For GS-09:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Such experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of natural resource management related to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities. Example:
conducting compliance and monitoring of energy and non-energy development for the protection of public land resources. - OR - Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. For GS-11:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. Such experience must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of natural resource principles as they relate to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities. Examples:
analyzing and evaluating diverse environment conditions; analyzing biological components & processes in the context of ecosystems including environmental factors, physical-chemical & social relationships; and working as a member of an interdisciplinary team. - OR - Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. If you are using education to qualify for this position, it must have provided you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform natural resources duties on public lands. Specialized
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. Equivalent combinations of post-high school education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Permitting various types of surface activities in fluids minerals exploration and development. Reviewing stipulations on existing leases for applicability to proposed activities. Evaluating the environmental impacts of proposed drilling operations, field development, and subsequent surface disturbing operations. Preparing appropriate documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. These activities include reviewing notices of staking, applications for permit to drill, and sundry notices for compliance with various regulations, orders and instruction memoranda. Monitoring construction, production, and reclamation activities to ensure compliance with environmental plans and stipulations. Inspecting items such as drill pad construction, access roads, production facilities & pipelines, water disposal facilities, abandoned well site rehabilitation and undesirable events such as oil spills. Reviewing and processing lease nomination packages to determine if parcels are suited for leasing. Coordinating reviews with other BLM resource specialists and other agencies. Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position varies from principally sedentary in completing office phases of the duties assigned to performing field work. The field work will requires physical activity in driving and walking to, from and around locations in rough terrain, adverse conditions, and temperature extremes, such as heat in excess of 100 degrees F. and cold below -25 degrees F. Basic Education Requirements:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study, from an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. - OR - A combination of education and experience - at least 24 semester hours equivalent to a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines relative to the position, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education. Additional Requirements:
In addition to meeting the basic education requirements described above, applicants must have at least one of the following:
For GS-07:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service. At this level the incumbent applies basic concepts, principles, and methodologies of the field. Example:
compiling biological reports for review by higher graded specialist, analyzing environmental impacts, protecting environmental resources. - OR - One year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education DIRECTLY related to the work of the position - OR - A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement that included coursework DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. For GS-09:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Such experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of natural resource management related to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities. Example:
conducting compliance and monitoring of energy and non-energy development for the protection of public land resources. - OR - Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. For GS-11:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. Such experience must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of natural resource principles as they relate to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities. Examples:
analyzing and evaluating diverse environment conditions; analyzing biological components & processes in the context of ecosystems including environmental factors, physical-chemical & social relationships; and working as a member of an interdisciplinary team. - OR - Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. If you are using education to qualify for this position, it must have provided you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform natural resources duties on public lands. Specialized
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. Equivalent combinations of post-high school education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. 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.
- Department:
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences - Salary Range:
$49,081 to $94,434 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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