About this role
Job SummaryThese positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Heidi McRoberts at [email protected].
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-12: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as meeting ONE (1) or more of the following: Represented an organizational unit for the purpose of discussing agency policies and regulations with the general public, representatives from local, county, State, Federal and Tribal governments, permittees, industry, special interest groups, or other partners; Developed annual program of work, prepared project work plans, developed long- and short-term budget needs, set priorities and documented work progress and accountability for assigned programs; Planned, implemented, and administered a natural resources program (e.g., timber management program) for a unit that included developing staffing, budget and equipment needs for program/project accomplishment; and/or Provided advice, technical support, and evaluation of proposed and on-going natural resource programs to higher-level officials. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesResponsible for the science-based stewardship of diverse natural and cultural resources, and understanding the interdependence of all Forest mission areas.Serves as a key member of the Forest/Grassland Leadership Team formulating plans, policies, and objectives for the Forest/Grassland.Serves as a representative of the agency completing duties in a way that is trustworthy, caring, respectful, responsive, curious, and inclusive.Makes decisions and provides information concerning dependent communities, collaboratives or working groups and industry.Oversees the implementation and execution of the District's portion of the Forest/Grassland Plan. Recommends amendments as necessary.Demonstrates a commitment to learning and evolving management approaches based on knowledge gained both from best available science and the relationships with communities, key stakeholders, interagency partners, and the public.Develops, organizes, and implements functional long-range planning and short-range action plans, and periodically revises program operations for consistency with strategies and program emphasis.Ensures the quality, quantity, and coordination of all work performed on the District, ensuring efforts are integrated across program areasResponsible for program management, planning, budgeting, and management information for identifying work force and organizational needs, and district priorities.Performs supervisory duties more than 25% of the time.