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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 North Bend, Oregon. Information about Springfield and the surrounding area can be found at Travel North Bend We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes survey, inventory, and monitoring data for input into reports. Conduct field surveys to inventory and monitor the status and condition of wildlife/aquatic and plant species and their habitats. Examines and considers complex interrelationships with designs to repair and improve landscape conditions Provides water quality, and quantity data for watershed analyses, and other planning documents. Provides input and assists other Field Office staff with the preparation of similar documents. Collects basic water quality parameters. Maintains equipment and data loggers, advises all specialists of the water quality. Implements riparian and water monitoring projects. Assists with the implementation and monitoring of management plans. Works on activities designed for the recovery of federally listed species and their habitats. Assists the forest planning and timber sale preparation teams. Assists with the layout and marking of timber harvest boundaries, marking trees for harvest or retention, collecting monitoring data for various program leads pre and post-harvest, checking stand exam plots. Assists leads with duties such as contract administration, cruising, or engineering. Coordinates with interested parties in inventory and study efforts to meet specific goals established through the land use planning process. Assists with restoration projects that involve site stabilization and revegetation both at site specific locations and on the broader landscape scale. Inventories, treats, and monitors invasive weeds. Proposes, develops, and implements projects to control invasive weed species. Collects, compiles, updates, analyzes, and displays GIS data for input into planning documents. 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. GS-05:Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Specialist (0401):A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify at the GS-07/ level you must also meet one of the qualification requirements listed below: GS-07: one (1) 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. Examples include: 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. 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/Work Environments: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking/hiking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated that may also be steep, wet and muddy. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to perform the work of the position, this includes tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods away from a vehicle. Work while in the office is performed in adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated area. Fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions and injuries and discomforts from pests and animals. Education If qualifying based on education, you will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. 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. 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. Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. This position may require you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. At some duty locations this position may require you to have a current valid driver's license. For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.