Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located Boise, Burley, Coeur d'Alene, and Idaho Falls Idaho. We expect to fill 3 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
For GS 7: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Performed trainee level engineering analyses associated with civil engineering assignments to include technical planning activities and data collection; participated in developmental tasks associated with facility examinations, reviews, and/or inspections; performed and interpreted calculations, analyses, and computations involving well-understood mechanisms. -OR- Education: Earned 1 academic year of graduate education in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. -OR- Completed a Bachelor's degree with 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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED).-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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) For GS 9: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Professional engineering experience which shows professional knowledge of engineering, professional ability to apply knowledge to engineering problems, and continuing to develop that knowledge and ability. Under direct supervision: Applied knowledge, concepts, principles, and theories of civil engineering to solve routine engineering problems; Used commonly-available software for word processing and data entry and analysis; Created technical drawings and design using industry-standard computer aid drafting software; Performed routine field inspections or testing of construction projects.-OR- Education: earned a Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) 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.
Proficient in conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Completes and/or reviews engineering designs to include planning and conducting engineering studies, creating/modeling engineering designs, developing/drafting design criteria.
Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.