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Range Technician
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Open & closing dates Service

01/23/2020 to 02/06/2020 Competitive

Pay scale & grade Salary

GS 05 - 06 $16.73 to $18.65 per hour

Appointment type Work schedule

Seasonal - This is a temporary appointment. Dates of Full-Time
employment will vary and are dependent on duty location.

Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:

Price, UT
1 vacancy

Vernal, UT
1 vacancy

Relocation expenses reimbursed Telework eligible

No No

This job is open to

The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens – No previous Federal Service is required. Please see “Required Documentation” for more information on
what documents you may need to provide for this position.

Announcement number
UT-TEMP-2020-0022

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Control number
557585400

Duties
Summary
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.

For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website
(http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/info/About_BLM.html)
.

Responsibilities
Range Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists performing a
variety of duties related to monitoring range land conditions, managing herds of wild horses and burros, processing allotment
transfers, supervising range use by permits, and investigating unauthorized use. Other duties may include weed management and
monument inventory. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky
surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at di erent times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These
positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you
want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work may take place in extremely remote environments and may require primitive
camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very
steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping,
stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early
morning hours, night, or during the day.
Salary: Salary shown is taken from the Rest of the U.S. pay table, step 1. You may view the OPM salary tables, with the various
locality rates, at 2020 General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay Tables.
(https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/RUS.pdf)

If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under
PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)
(https://www.chcoc.gov/sites/default/files/Land%20Management%20Workforce%20Flexibility%20Act%20Implementing%20Policy%20Guidance%20FAQs.
pdf)
. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any
permanent position in the competitive service under “internal” merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section
under Eligibility
(https://www.chcoc.gov/sites/default/files/Land%20Management%20Workforce%20Flexibility%20Act%20Implementing%20Policy%20Guidance%20FAQs.pdf)
, which starts with Question #26 (Q26. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?
(https://www.chcoc.gov/sites/default/files/Land%20Management%20Workforce%20Flexibility%20Act%20Implementing%20Policy%20Guidance%20FAQs.
pdf)
).

Travel Required
Occasional travel - At times, travel for field work, meetings and/or training may be required.

Supervisory status Promotion Potential

No 06

Job family (Series)

0455 Range Technician

(https://www.usajobs.gov//Search/?j=0455)

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Requirements
Conditions Of Employment
• Direct Deposit Required
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 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 Land
• Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 

Qualifications
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.
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirement - please
be sure to include this information in your resume.

GS-05: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include conducting
preliminary reconnaissance of range areas to select possible sites for re-seeding, fresh clearing, water spreading systems, etc.; or
serving as an instrument person in laying out contour furrows, determining the contour line and staking out the line; OR Successful
completion of a full four year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree (a) with a major forestry, range management,
agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to the position or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any
combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife
management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering
or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in math is creditable; OR A combination of experience and education to
meet the total experience.

GS-06: one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include
overseeing and performing maintenance work in connection with range improvements; assisting in enforcement of range rules and
regulations; assisting in locating conservation and range improvement projects; and keeping cost account records with
responsibility for construction supplies, materials and the maintenance of warehouses; OR Successful completion of one full year of
graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total
experience.

Education
Additional information
Selected Service: Male applicants born a er 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 Selectiv
e Service System
(https://www.sss.gov/default.htm)
website.

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.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency 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
(http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/)
or ICTAP
(http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/)
. 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

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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. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will
be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.

If tentatively selected for this position you will be required to complete and submit a OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. In
addition, you may be subject to completion of a favorable background investigation. Failure to satisfy the preliminary background
check will result in cancellation of the tentative job o er. Failure to satisfy the full investigation requirements may be grounds for
termination, once you are placed in the position.

Minimum Age Requirement: Employees required to operate a motor vehicle must be at least 18; otherwise, you must be at least 16
at the time you report for work.

This position is not eligible for Telework.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  Your rating will be based on
your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification
requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:  Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.  Within these
categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.    In addition, interviews
may be conducted for this position.  The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored.  The job specific
questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position

GS-05/06
1. Knowledge of processes, methods, and procedures associated with range technician duties su icient to lay out, schedule,
organize, execute and resolve the full range of standard and non-standard range related projects, problems, and irregular
situations, determining compliance with allotment plans and other pertinent guidelines. 
2. Knowledge of basic principles of rangeland management and pertinent guidelines su icient to evaluate data collected for
accuracy, determine causes of variances, and applicability of data to the overall range program/project. 
3. Knowledge of livestock and livestock management practices su icient to identify breeds, approximate age, and ownership,
and judgment in giving factual information for apparent violations of regulations related to the use and protection of range
lands.
4. Numerical and technical scientific skill in making accurate readings and in reporting conditions.
5. Skilled in problem solving to maintain good working relationships.

To preview questions please click here

(https://jobs.monstergovt.com/blm/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=1&jnum=125239)
.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance Drug test required

Not Required No
(https://www.usajobs.gov//Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearan
ces/)

Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Credentialing
(https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearanc (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearanc
es/) es/)
, Suitability/Fitness
(https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/security-clearanc
es/)

Required Documents

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Resumes must show relevant experience and other information.  Your resume must list your education and work experience
including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. 
Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).   You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). 

In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you may be required to submit the following
forms as applicable. Failure to provide the applicable required documents may result in no further consideration for this vacancy: 

If you are claiming Veterans Preference, you should indicate the level of Veterans' Preference you are claiming on your resume. If
you are claiming 0-point Sole Survivorship Veterans’ Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting
this preference. If you are claiming 5-point Veterans’ Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, confirming dates spent on active duty and your character of military service. If you are claiming 10-
point Veterans' Preference, in addition to your DD-214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an o icial
statement from the Department of Veterans A airs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-
connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). Missing documentation may result in a change or removal of your claim for
Veteran’s preference.  Additional information on Veterans' Preference can be found in the VetGuide
(http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx)
. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide certification from your command that you are expected to be
discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days a er the
date your application is submitted. Additional information regarding Veterans Preference or active duty military can be found here.
(https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/29/2014-30295/veterans-preference)
 

College Transcripts: If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience, you must submit a copy
of your college transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades. All qualifying education must have been
obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You can verify accreditation at htt
p://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
(http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html)
. Uno icial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. If you are selected, o icial transcripts will be required prior to
appointment date. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education
(http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp)
 

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: documentation
verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position,
grade level and duty location. 

You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile. Do not
use both options. Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with
your resume. Uploading Documents: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant
Manager.  Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an
incomplete application. Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the early consideration /
closing date of this announcement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting insti
tutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
(http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/)
.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
a ect the overall rating.

Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and
your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Benefits for federal employees
(https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees#item-36407)
Healthcare insurance
(https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/)
Pay and leave

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Temporary seasonal employees are eligible for the following:

-Annual and Sick Leave

-Depending on tour of duty – Sunday, holiday, shi di erential

-Paid Federal Holidays

-Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program - Employees electing to participate in the FEHB will be
responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the o icial agency roles, which is deducted from bi-weekly earnings.
A er separating from federal employment, employees will be o ered to continue participation in FEHB under the Temporary
Continuation of Coverage (TCC) option. Employees electing to continue coverage under the TCC provision will be responsible for the
full premium amount plus a 2% administration fee.
https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits o ered.

How to Apply
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following
items:  1.your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. your resume; and 3. applicable supporting documents specified in the
Required Documents section of this job announcement.  

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Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement. 

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of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.

Agency contact information

Sheramie Nelsen

Phone Address
801-539-4188 Bureau of Land Management
(tel:801-539-4188)
BLM Utah State O ice, (UT-953SN)
400 West 200 South
Fax Suite 500
000-000-0000 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
United States
Email
smnelsen@blm.gov
(mailto:smnelsen@blm.gov)

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Learn more about this agency

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The BLM manages more land - 245 million surface acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National
System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. The BLM, with a budget of about $1 billion,
also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to
sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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