The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is
recruiting for three social science specialists, GS 12/13, for zoned
positions across the western US. These are permanent positions. The BLM is seeking outstanding individuals
with interest and expertise in environmental and resource social sciences,
including economics, sociology, anthropology, and geography.
The goal is to hire three individuals with a range of disciplinary
expertise. Within a discipline areas of specialization are open.
For economists, strengths in resource or environmental / ecological economics
would both be relevant. The recruitment is open between August 13 and September 3, 2012.
BLM manages more land–approximately 245 million surface acres-than any other Federal agency. This National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface minerals throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information visit http://www.blm.gov.
BLM's senior management is committed to improving the Bureau’s ability to deliver relevant and credible socioeconomic information and analysis to address both established and emerging issues. Individuals selected for these positions will act as regional technical experts, providing social science expertise to BLM offices across several western states with a fast changing set of assignments. Links to the two announcements (all citizens and federal employees) and a list of the required knowledge and abilities appear at the end of this message.
Selection is by multi-state zone. Applicants will indicate the location(s) for which they wish to be considered. Potential locations are as follows:
· Zone 1, Alaska, Oregon, and California State Offices: Portland, OR.
· Zone 2, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah State Offices: Boise, ID, Reno, NV, or Salt Lake City, UT.
· Zone 3, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming State Offices: Lakewood [Denver], CO, Billings, MT, or Cheyenne, WY.
In other words, there are three positions, not seven. Candidates interested in working in Boise, Reno, or Salt Lake are all applying for the same position.
For questions on the application and evaluation process, please contact Joan St. Marie, BLM National Operations Center, Denver, CO, jstmarie@blm.gov,
303-236-6402. For questions on the responsibilities of the zoned socioeconomic specialists and BLM’s Socioeconomics Program, please contact me at 202-912-7287 or rwinthro@blm.gov. Please circulate this message to others who may be interested. Thanks.
Links to job announcements
Announcement Number: NOC DEU-2012-0032 (all US citizens)
Position: Socioeconomic Specialist
Open Period: Monday, August 13, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012
Duty Location: 3 vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Billings, MT; Reno, NV; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Cheyenne, WY
Position Information: Full Time, Permanent
Open to: All US Citizens
More information on this position can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323892500
Announcement Number: NOC-Merit-2012-0076 (federal government employees)
Position: Socioeconomic Specialist
Open Period: Monday, August 13, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012
Duty Location: 3 vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Billings, MT; Reno, NV; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Cheyenne, WY
Position Information: Full Time, Permanent
Open to: Status Candidates
More information on this position can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323890500
Requirements
Degree: social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR a combination of education and experience -- that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
KSA#1 Ability to apply the theories, principles, and practices of natural resource and environmental social science, including disciplines of economics, sociology, anthropology, or geography, to new scientific findings, developments and advances while solving critical problems of a novel or controversial nature.
KSA#2 Ability to integrate social and biophysical sciences to solve natural resource issues.
KSA#3 Ability to apply methodological and technological advances in relevant subfields of economics, sociology, anthropology, or geography sufficient to evaluate their effectiveness and usefulness and to develop plans and procedures to incorporate such advances into land use planning and environmental assessment.
KSA#4 Ability to use quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to analyze current and proposed mineral development, livestock grazing, timber production, outdoor recreation, and/or other activities involving land and resource management, to identify their direct, indirect, and cumulative social or economic impacts.
KSA#5 Ability to use and work with federal environmental and natural resource statutes and policies sufficient to utilize such knowledge in the design and oversight of social science programs.
BLM manages more land–approximately 245 million surface acres-than any other Federal agency. This National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface minerals throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information visit http://www.blm.gov.
BLM's senior management is committed to improving the Bureau’s ability to deliver relevant and credible socioeconomic information and analysis to address both established and emerging issues. Individuals selected for these positions will act as regional technical experts, providing social science expertise to BLM offices across several western states with a fast changing set of assignments. Links to the two announcements (all citizens and federal employees) and a list of the required knowledge and abilities appear at the end of this message.
Selection is by multi-state zone. Applicants will indicate the location(s) for which they wish to be considered. Potential locations are as follows:
· Zone 1, Alaska, Oregon, and California State Offices: Portland, OR.
· Zone 2, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah State Offices: Boise, ID, Reno, NV, or Salt Lake City, UT.
· Zone 3, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming State Offices: Lakewood [Denver], CO, Billings, MT, or Cheyenne, WY.
In other words, there are three positions, not seven. Candidates interested in working in Boise, Reno, or Salt Lake are all applying for the same position.
For questions on the application and evaluation process, please contact Joan St. Marie, BLM National Operations Center, Denver, CO, jstmarie@blm.gov,
303-236-6402. For questions on the responsibilities of the zoned socioeconomic specialists and BLM’s Socioeconomics Program, please contact me at 202-912-7287 or rwinthro@blm.gov. Please circulate this message to others who may be interested. Thanks.
Links to job announcements
Announcement Number: NOC DEU-2012-0032 (all US citizens)
Position: Socioeconomic Specialist
Open Period: Monday, August 13, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012
Duty Location: 3 vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Billings, MT; Reno, NV; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Cheyenne, WY
Position Information: Full Time, Permanent
Open to: All US Citizens
More information on this position can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323892500
Announcement Number: NOC-Merit-2012-0076 (federal government employees)
Position: Socioeconomic Specialist
Open Period: Monday, August 13, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012
Duty Location: 3 vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Billings, MT; Reno, NV; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Cheyenne, WY
Position Information: Full Time, Permanent
Open to: Status Candidates
More information on this position can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323890500
Requirements
Degree: social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR a combination of education and experience -- that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
KSA#1 Ability to apply the theories, principles, and practices of natural resource and environmental social science, including disciplines of economics, sociology, anthropology, or geography, to new scientific findings, developments and advances while solving critical problems of a novel or controversial nature.
KSA#2 Ability to integrate social and biophysical sciences to solve natural resource issues.
KSA#3 Ability to apply methodological and technological advances in relevant subfields of economics, sociology, anthropology, or geography sufficient to evaluate their effectiveness and usefulness and to develop plans and procedures to incorporate such advances into land use planning and environmental assessment.
KSA#4 Ability to use quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to analyze current and proposed mineral development, livestock grazing, timber production, outdoor recreation, and/or other activities involving land and resource management, to identify their direct, indirect, and cumulative social or economic impacts.
KSA#5 Ability to use and work with federal environmental and natural resource statutes and policies sufficient to utilize such knowledge in the design and oversight of social science programs.
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