About this role
Job SummaryExplore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the Ridgecrest Field Office. For information about Ridgecrest CA and surrounding area, click on the hyperlink. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 EST on the 08/31/2026 to be considered. Note: These are not Law Enforcement positions.
QualificationsAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/31/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include experience as a park guide or tour leader; archaeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; Law enforcement or investigative work; Working with the public to provide OHV information; Conducting permit compliance, and safety inspections; Performing maintenance and monitoring of off-highway vehicle use areas. -OR- B. Education: One full academic year of graduate education related to the occupation such as natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, business administration, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. One year of full-time graduate education is defined as 18 semester hours. You must include transcripts.-OR- C. Combination: Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards. Volunteer Experience: 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.
Major DutiesEngages professionally with the public to provide guidance on responsible OHV recreation, land use rules, permit compliance, resource protection, and public safety. Installs and maintains various types of signage on public lands, such as off road vehicle, wilderness, portal, boundary, directional road and trail, and interpretive signing. Develops and presents formal and informal interpretation and outreach programs for the general public. These include but are not limited to: guided hikes, educational booths, demonstrations, kiosk/brochure designs, school visits. Works with other recreation staff to coordinate work across the field office, to include scheduling of work on weekends, holidays and other peak visitation periods throughout the year.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work. You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.