US Bureau of Land Management
Management and program analyst business lead
US Bureau of Land Management, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712
Duties
Provide specialized guidance and advice in the development, management and implementation of fire business issues related to fire suppression, preparedness, detection, and fuels management.Monitor the application and use of fire management agreements and contracts to ensure effectiveness and conformity with established standards. Develop and negotiate cooperative fire management agreements.Serve as consultant and authoritative expert on fire business activities, applying technical knowledge of fire suppression equipment, aircraft acquisition, dispatch procedures, data collection to achieve fire management objectives.Develop, monitor, and evaluate the state’s Fire Management Program fiscal submissions including budgetary, fire severity and Annual Work Plan submissions for all fire management activities.Perform analytical and advisory functions to support the management of fire and aviation program budgets, identify and investigate problems, compile reports, conduct analyses, recommend solutions and develop statewide guidance.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.Direct Deposit Required.Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.May require a one-year probationary period.This is a drug tested position and applicants must be willing to undergo a urinalysis drug test.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.
For GS-11:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include - analyze the results of incident business operations such as: rental and use of equipment; compensation for injury; tort claims; cooperative agreements; leases; property management; commissary operations; procurement; payments; and personnel timekeeping.
-OR-
Education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in the area of management or business administration leading to such a degree in management, business administration or similar major.
-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-12:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include - analyze the results of incident business operations such as: rental and use of equipment; compensation for injury; tort claims; cooperative agreements; leases; property management; commissary operations; procurement; payments; and personnel timekeeping AND provide guidance and coordination on business practices and prepare reports with recommendations.
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 outside the office requires travel to various locations throughout the United States under a variety of climate conditions and elevations.
Work Environment:Some work is in an outdoor environment and may involve exposure to a variety of climate conditions and elevations. Fire management work involves exposure to smoke and intense heat.
Education
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 be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to PCS.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number AKMP-24-12547795-MB, 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.
This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-12. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.
Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Decision MakingFinancial ManagementOral CommunicationTechnical Competence
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of the following additional assessment: Subject Matter Expert Resume Panel Review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
How to Apply
THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 10/25/2024. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc., you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process:
YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account.Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You may choose more than one eligibility. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered.You must submit a resume
and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process .You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.To view the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12547796To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (Welcome | Login.gov), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/25/2024. NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.Agency contact information
Melissa Bermingham
Phone
(907) 271-3539
Email
mbermingham@blm.gov
Address
BLM Alaska222 W 7th Ave #13Anchorage, AK 99513US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement email from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your online questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application and/or referral to the hiring official via your USAJobs account after the evaluation process is complete. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
More than one position may be filled from this announcement, at the discretion of Federal hiring officials. Department of the Interior may share the list of eligible candidates with other Federal agencies/departments, authorized to appoint new employees under the same hiring procedures if the position is in the same: job series, grade level, promotion potential, and in the same geographic locations (including the same metro/commuting area) provided herein. You will have the opportunity to "opt-in" to appear on a shared list. "Opt-in" does not guarantee your application will be shared, but you will be contacted in the event your application is shared.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
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Provide specialized guidance and advice in the development, management and implementation of fire business issues related to fire suppression, preparedness, detection, and fuels management.Monitor the application and use of fire management agreements and contracts to ensure effectiveness and conformity with established standards. Develop and negotiate cooperative fire management agreements.Serve as consultant and authoritative expert on fire business activities, applying technical knowledge of fire suppression equipment, aircraft acquisition, dispatch procedures, data collection to achieve fire management objectives.Develop, monitor, and evaluate the state’s Fire Management Program fiscal submissions including budgetary, fire severity and Annual Work Plan submissions for all fire management activities.Perform analytical and advisory functions to support the management of fire and aviation program budgets, identify and investigate problems, compile reports, conduct analyses, recommend solutions and develop statewide guidance.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.Direct Deposit Required.Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.May require a one-year probationary period.This is a drug tested position and applicants must be willing to undergo a urinalysis drug test.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.
For GS-11:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include - analyze the results of incident business operations such as: rental and use of equipment; compensation for injury; tort claims; cooperative agreements; leases; property management; commissary operations; procurement; payments; and personnel timekeeping.
-OR-
Education: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in the area of management or business administration leading to such a degree in management, business administration or similar major.
-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-12:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include - analyze the results of incident business operations such as: rental and use of equipment; compensation for injury; tort claims; cooperative agreements; leases; property management; commissary operations; procurement; payments; and personnel timekeeping AND provide guidance and coordination on business practices and prepare reports with recommendations.
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 outside the office requires travel to various locations throughout the United States under a variety of climate conditions and elevations.
Work Environment:Some work is in an outdoor environment and may involve exposure to a variety of climate conditions and elevations. Fire management work involves exposure to smoke and intense heat.
Education
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 be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to PCS.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number AKMP-24-12547795-MB, 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.
This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-12. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.
Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Decision MakingFinancial ManagementOral CommunicationTechnical Competence
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of the following additional assessment: Subject Matter Expert Resume Panel Review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
How to Apply
THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 10/25/2024. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc., you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process:
YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account.Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You may choose more than one eligibility. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered.You must submit a resume
and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process .You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.To view the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12547796To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (Welcome | Login.gov), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/25/2024. NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.Agency contact information
Melissa Bermingham
Phone
(907) 271-3539
mbermingham@blm.gov
Address
BLM Alaska222 W 7th Ave #13Anchorage, AK 99513US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement email from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your online questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application and/or referral to the hiring official via your USAJobs account after the evaluation process is complete. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
More than one position may be filled from this announcement, at the discretion of Federal hiring officials. Department of the Interior may share the list of eligible candidates with other Federal agencies/departments, authorized to appoint new employees under the same hiring procedures if the position is in the same: job series, grade level, promotion potential, and in the same geographic locations (including the same metro/commuting area) provided herein. You will have the opportunity to "opt-in" to appear on a shared list. "Opt-in" does not guarantee your application will be shared, but you will be contacted in the event your application is shared.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
#J-18808-Ljbffr