Outdoor Recreation Planner

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Palm, Springs, CA. Information about Palm Springs and the surrounding area can be found at Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Qualifications:

This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) that must be met to be considered. Please read the education section to ensure you meet these requirements.

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.

In addition to the IOR, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:

To qualify for the GS-09 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07. Examples of specialized experience may include: researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports.
OR A masters or equivalent degree related to the position, or successful completion of 2 full years of graduate education leading to such degree, or a related LL.B or J.D. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify.

To qualify for the GS-11 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09. Examples of specialized experience may include: coordinating with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program needs; monitoring studies and surveys, to identify trends and patterns in the development and management of recreation resources; conducting outreach to promote recreational opportunities on public land; representing an agency at management and professional conferences for the purpose of advancing advocacy for public lands stewardship.
OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position, or successful completion of 3 full years of graduate education leading to such degree, or related LL. M. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify.

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 is primarily sedentary however, it may require walking, hiking, standing, bending, carrying items such as books and backpacks, driving a government vehicle, off highway vehicle, or operating small boats, etc

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be required for field visits where risks may include expose to inclement weather, potential of injuries from falling, strains, insect bites, stings, etc from wildlife and a variety of terrain.

Salary : $66,134 - $104,016