Outdoor Recreation Planner
Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.
This position is located in Casper, WY.
Information about Casper and the surrounding area can be found a:
Casper, WY We expect to fill a vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Responsibilities Serve as the Outdoor Recreation Planner for outdoor recreation programs (e.
g.
Wilderness, National Conservation Lands, Off-Highway Vehicles, Visitor Services, Visual Resources, Travel, Transportation, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Accessibility).
This position would also focus on recreational site maintenance and development as well as trail maintenance.
Manage recreation site maintenance, trail development, and trail maintenance.
The incumbent would be responsible for implementing recreation planning actions identified in the CFO RMP.
The position will ensure consistency with all existing regulations, policies, and directives, as well as with BLM Washington Office (WO) program direction.
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.
This position has an individual occupational requirement.
Please see the education portion below.
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5):
Experience that demonstrated the ability to plan and coordinate the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Ability to deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.
Analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs of diversified groups, and the means for meeting those needs.
Evaluation of land or water areas for their recreation and related potential use, such as wildlife reserve.
Preparation or review of plans and programs for natural resource utilization and recreation area development.
Solution of administrative, intergovernmental, socioeconomic, and other problems involved in providing adequate recreation opportunities while preserving, restoring, and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment.
For GS-07:
In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following:
(1) researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; (2) performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; (3) analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; (4) preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports.
-OR-Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
For GS-09:
In addition to meeting the education requirement you must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following:
(1) researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; (2) performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; (3) analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; (4) preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports.
-OR-related master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.
B.
or J.
D.
;- OR-Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
For GS-11:
In addition to meeting the education requirement you must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following:
(1) coordinating with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program needs; (2) monitoring studies and surveys, to identify trends and patterns in the development and management of recreation resources; (3) conducting outreach to promote recreational opportunities on public land; (4) representing an agency at management and professional conferences for the purpose of advancing advocacy for public lands stewardship.
-OR-A related Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.
M.
; -OR-Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.
f.
) S.
A.
A.
must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.
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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.
604.
If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Physical Demands:
The work is primarily sedentary.
However, there may be some physical exertion such as walking; hiking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as books and backpacks; driving an automobile or off-highway vehicle; operating a small boat, etc.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office.
Occasional travel may be required.
The position may be required to visit field sites where risks may include exposure to inclement weather and potential injury from falls, strains, bites, stings, etc.
The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer.
Education Graduate Education:
Major study -- outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as:
sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation.
Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation.
If using education to qualify, 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.
See Required Documents section for more information.
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.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number WYMP-23-12027806-JP, for status candidates and special hiring authority eligible.
You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive.
The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.
For information visit:
Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.
e.
, physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https:
//help.
usastaffing.
gov/Apply/index.
php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Recommended Skills Microsoft Office Appointment Scheduling Operations Coordinating Project Coordination Manufacturing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is located in Casper, WY.
Information about Casper and the surrounding area can be found a:
Casper, WY We expect to fill a vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Responsibilities Serve as the Outdoor Recreation Planner for outdoor recreation programs (e.
g.
Wilderness, National Conservation Lands, Off-Highway Vehicles, Visitor Services, Visual Resources, Travel, Transportation, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Accessibility).
This position would also focus on recreational site maintenance and development as well as trail maintenance.
Manage recreation site maintenance, trail development, and trail maintenance.
The incumbent would be responsible for implementing recreation planning actions identified in the CFO RMP.
The position will ensure consistency with all existing regulations, policies, and directives, as well as with BLM Washington Office (WO) program direction.
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.
This position has an individual occupational requirement.
Please see the education portion below.
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5):
Experience that demonstrated the ability to plan and coordinate the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Ability to deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.
Analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs of diversified groups, and the means for meeting those needs.
Evaluation of land or water areas for their recreation and related potential use, such as wildlife reserve.
Preparation or review of plans and programs for natural resource utilization and recreation area development.
Solution of administrative, intergovernmental, socioeconomic, and other problems involved in providing adequate recreation opportunities while preserving, restoring, and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment.
For GS-07:
In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following:
(1) researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; (2) performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; (3) analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; (4) preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports.
-OR-Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
For GS-09:
In addition to meeting the education requirement you must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following:
(1) researching and/or replying to requests from special interest groups, and questions from the general public regarding outdoor recreation programs; (2) performing fact finding, analytical, or interpretive work to support assignments; (3) analyzing data related to existing and potential recreation resources in order to identify prominent trends; (4) preparing data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in resource study reports.
-OR-related master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.
B.
or J.
D.
;- OR-Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
For GS-11:
In addition to meeting the education requirement you must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following:
(1) coordinating with managers, planners, and resource specialists to identify recreation program needs; (2) monitoring studies and surveys, to identify trends and patterns in the development and management of recreation resources; (3) conducting outreach to promote recreational opportunities on public land; (4) representing an agency at management and professional conferences for the purpose of advancing advocacy for public lands stewardship.
-OR-A related Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.
M.
; -OR-Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education.
Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.
f.
) S.
A.
A.
must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.
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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.
604.
If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Physical Demands:
The work is primarily sedentary.
However, there may be some physical exertion such as walking; hiking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as books and backpacks; driving an automobile or off-highway vehicle; operating a small boat, etc.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office.
Occasional travel may be required.
The position may be required to visit field sites where risks may include exposure to inclement weather and potential injury from falls, strains, bites, stings, etc.
The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer.
Education Graduate Education:
Major study -- outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as:
sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation.
Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation.
If using education to qualify, 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.
See Required Documents section for more information.
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.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number WYMP-23-12027806-JP, for status candidates and special hiring authority eligible.
You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive.
The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.
For information visit:
Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.
e.
, physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https:
//help.
usastaffing.
gov/Apply/index.
php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Recommended Skills Microsoft Office Appointment Scheduling Operations Coordinating Project Coordination Manufacturing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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