NCA MANAGER

SummaryExplore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Arcata, CA. Information about Arcata and the surrounding area can be found at: https://arcatachamber.com/ResponsibilitiesOversees, administers and ensures the development, implementation, and coordination of a broad array of complex resource management programs.Oversees/administers NCA's visitor service program to include wild land recreation (hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography) and outreach and education programs (environmental education and interpretation) for a variety of audiences.Formulates, develops and implements fish and wildlife land/wetland management and biology initiatives and strategies.Formulates, develops and implements fish and wildlife land/wetland management and biology initiatives and strategies.Develops networks and builds alliances with stakeholders and partners.Represents the BLM as a monument management expert with elected and appointed Federal, state and local government officials and employees.Identifies possible conflicts with monument management objectives and using skill in persuasion to gain cooperation and achieve mutual goals.Oversees, administers, and ensures the development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Endangered Species Act (ESA), etcEnsures all projects such as; land and aquatic conservation activities, habitat development, contaminant and restoration projects, etc., comply with the Department of Interior(DOI)/Bureau of Land Management (BLM) policies, regulations, and mandates.Formulates, develops and implements long-range plans, strategies, and monument policy associated with all operations, fiscal requirements, personnel and property management, etc.Supervises official assigned subordinates and provides technical supervision to resource specialists.Responsible for administration of a variety of management programs such as; Equal Opportunity (EEO), sick leave, upward mobility, drug free work place, safety, etc.Performs personnel management functions such as making selection of employees, participating in positions and pay management program, establishing performance standards, identifying developmental and training needs, etc.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn 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. To Qualify at the GS-12 level: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes: demonstrated experience planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating an array of complex resource management programs to include wilderness, wildlife, forestry, outdoor recreation, soil, water, and air, trail construction and maintenance, cultural resources, land and realty, and fuels/fire prevention; professional knowledge and experience in Natural Resources including Resource Management Plans (RMP), Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act, and the Antiquities Act of 1906; experience and skills to supervise, lead, and perform administrative and personnel management functions. 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: Normally works in an office setting, with occasionally strenuous duty and normal field duty associated with resources work. Work may be conducted under widely adverse conditions such as severe winter temperatures and summers that are extremely hot and dry. May be required to walk into road less areas or otherwise negotiate areas inaccessible to vehicular travel. Other methods of travel may include all-terrain vehicles, aircraft, or horseback. Work Environment: Most work is performed in the office in close proximity to fellow workers. Field work may include walking or driving motor vehicles over rough terrain in remote areas. Abnormal stress situations may also occur involving completion of work to meet short deadlines. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.EducationAdditional InformationDOI 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit:https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/regulations/federal-travel-regulation-ftr/i1182168#i1180710 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. BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document, you do not have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application