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cember 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.  Click   here to register or verify your registration.Direct Deposit:  All new employees of the Bureau of Land Management must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of funds prior to appointment. If appointed to this position, while a BLM employee you cannot hold an active real estate license, and you cannot have an interest in Federal lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands.Employees of the Federal Government are prohibited by criminal statute, 18 USC 208(a) and 5 CFR section 2635 subpart D, from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any matter in which, to his/her knowledge, he/she or any person whose interests are imputed to him/her under this statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that

al) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.          For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentationYou may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.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.   Do not use both options.   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 closing date of this announcement.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:For assistance - See the Phone: How to Apply Tab Fax: 571-258-4052 Email: ncs_jobs

ment; OR Successful completion of one year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate study directly  related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.Candidates must meet all qualification requirements as identified in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook.  For information on qualification requirements please click here Qualifications .You must show that you possess the specialized experience and/or education as described in the job specific questions for this position.  Where only a portion of your work experience would be creditable for this position, please provide the percentage of time that you spent on the specialized duties listed.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  You will be rated on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.  Â

ferent locations begin hiring at different times.  The following cutoff dates are interim dates before the closing date of the vacancy announcement when candidates can be referred to the different locations for consideration.  Therefore, ALL required documentation must be received at the time you apply, or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on the following cutoff dates:January 31, 2011February 28, 2011March 31, 2011May 1, 2011May 31, 2011June 30, 2011August 1, 2011August 31, 2011In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:      A copy of your official college transcript(s), if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience.  If selected for this position you will be required to provide an original copy of your transcripts.    Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on

sful  completion of two years (90 quarter or 60 semester hours) of study above high school which included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as:  cartography, relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, or related sciences, e.g., physical geography or geodesy. Not more than 6 of the 12 semester hours should have been in mathematics or statistics; OR  A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.GS-5, Cartographic Technician- one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 4 level.  Examples of specialized experience may include compiling information from specified sources; assembling and sorting material into a complete map; researching office records for ownership status, cadastral survey grid layout and land classifications for display on maps; OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree ( 160 quarter or 120 semester hours) that included at least 18 semester hours in cou

nd login to MY USAJOBS.If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" .Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.  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. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact 303 236-0204.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Different locations begin hiring at different times.  The following cutoff dates are interim dates before the closing date of the vacancy announcement when candidates can be referred to the different locations for consideration.  Therefore, ALL required documen

ERED:All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.Opportunities in: Nevada:Battle Mountain, Caliente, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Reno; Utah: Cedar City, Hanksville, Kanab, Richfield, St. George; Wyoming: Buffalo, LanderJOB SUMMARY:BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our temporary seasonal workforce.The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million 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 Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates 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 generationsExplore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our  greatest natural resource. For additional information about the BLM, please visit Ou

state agencies; OR Successful completion of one-half year (13 quarter of 9 semester hours) of graduate study which included coursework directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.GS-07, Cartographic Technician- one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 6 level.  Examples of specialized experience may include performing cartographic, drafting and limited illustration work;  extracting information from field notes to prepare various graphic  materials, numerical data recorded in field notes  and convert to graphic presentations; OR Successful completion of one year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate study which included coursework directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.Candidates must meet all qualification requirements as identified in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook.  For information on qua

es such as:  cartography, relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, or related sciences, e.g., physical geography or geodesy. Not more than 6 of the 12 semester hours should have been in mathematics or statistics; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.GS-5, Cartographic Technician- one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 4 level.  Examples of specialized experience may include compiling information from specified sources; assembling and sorting material into a complete map; researching office records for ownership status, cadastral survey grid layout and land classifications for display on maps; OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree ( 160 quarter or 120 semester hours) that included at least 18 semester hours in courses such as cartography, astronomy, oeodesy, photogrammetry, oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, remote sensing, algebra, trigonometry, an

ntitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.         For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.          For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentationYou may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documenta

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.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.  Click on the button "Apply to this Vacancy" and login to MY USAJOBS.If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" .Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.

ing whether samples are within established  levels and reporting information to supervisor; or Successful completion of two years (90 quarter or 60 semester hours) of study above high school which includes at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: physical science, engineering or any branch of mathematics except financial and commercial mathematics; or A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.GS- 5, Physical Science Technician -one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level.  Examples of specialized experience may include testing a variety of items such as paper, textiles, polyethylene sheeting, rubber hose, burlap and other similar materials under normal atmospheric conditions to assure they meet established specifications; preparing samples and operating  equipment such as spectrograph and a gas chromatograph to perform chemical analyses of a variety of materials or performing other tests of similar difficulty;

materials or performing other tests of similar difficulty; or Successful completion of a full four year (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in an appropriate field of physical science or that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering or any branch of mathematics except financial and commercial mathematics; or A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.GS-6, Physical Science Technician - one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level.  Examples of specialized experience may include conducting a substantial variety of tests for qualitative and quantitative determinations of various elements found in sewage, selecting appropriate test procedures and making various determinations such as nitrogen, carbon, iron, ferric chloride, magnesium or potash  content in sewage, sludge  and filter cake or perfo

nths of general and 6 months of specialized  experience.  Examples of specialized experience may include taking samples of dust, air, water , soil, grass etc from a variety of sites and utilizing various detection devices to examine  samples taken; ascertaining whether samples are within established  levels and reporting information to supervisor; or Successful completion of two years (90 quarter or 60 semester hours) of study above high school which includes at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: physical science, engineering or any branch of mathematics except financial and commercial mathematics; or A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.GS- 5, Physical Science Technician -one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level.  Examples of specialized experience may include testing a variety of items such as paper, textiles, polyethylene sheeting, rubber hose, burlap and other similar materials under normal at

a metallurgical laboratory , serving as a technician responsible for the full range of metallurgical working testing activities at the facility; performing Rockwell hardness tests, preparing metallographic samples, or other testing of similar difficulty; ORSuccessful completion of one year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.Candidates must meet all qualification requirements as identified in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook.  For information on qualification requirements please click here Qualifications .You must show that you possess the specialized experience and/or education as described in the job specific questions for this position.  Where only a portion of your work experience would be creditable for this position, please provide the percentage of time that you spent on the specialized duties listed.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Up

ral lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands.Employees of the Federal Government are prohibited by criminal statute, 18 USC 208(a) and 5 CFR section 2635 subpart D, from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any matter in which, to his/her knowledge, he/she or any person whose interests are imputed to him/her under this statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest.   In accordance with 43 USC section 11 and 43 CFR section 20 subpart D all employees of the Bureau of Land Management are prohibited from obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, an interest in any Federal Lands. This includes the obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, a financial interest in an entity that hold an interest in Federal Lands.If tentatively selected for this position you will be required to complete and submit a OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment prior to b

e percentage of time that you spent on the specialized duties listed.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  You will be rated on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.    In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.To preview questions please click here.BENEFITS:For information on the General Schedule (GS) pay salary charts please click on the following link 2010 Salary and Wages .    Typically new Federal employees with no prior paid Federal civilian experience will start at the lowest step of the salary range for the grade for which they qualify.Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areasYou will not be eligible for benefits under this temporary appointment.OTHER INFORMATION:Condition of

p; "Required Documents" Sections;You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can youhave an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.Additional Duty Location Info:many vacancies - Throughout Colorado, CO; many vacancies - Taos, NM; few vacancies - Belle Fourche, SD; few vacancies - Butte, MTBiological aids/technicians research, compile and tabulate inventory data, such as, population reproductive performance, food habits, prey densities, and habitat distribution; conduct field surveys or proposed actions (timber sales, road construction proposals, land exchanges, etc) for federally listed wildlife species; conduct monitoring of known sites to ascertain site occupation and reproductive success; interpret aerial photos, landsat imagery and topographic maps to determine land use and vegetation distribution and to plot nest/herd breeding sites.The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surface

od" hearing. Good hearing is defined as 0-25db threshold throughout the 200 - 8000 hz range of human hearing. This is required for marbled murrelet surveying.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:You must meet the qualification requirements  to be found qualified.GS-2, Biological Aid - 3 months of general experience; OR A high school diploma or the equivalent.GS-3, Biological Aid - 6 months of general work experience; OR  Successful completion of 1 year (45 quarter or 30 semester hours) of study above high school, that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.GS-4, Biological Technician  6 months of general and 6 months of specialized work experience. Examples of specialized experience may include based on prior specific work experience in wildlife, fisheries, plant

ast 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to this position; OR  A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.GS-5, Biological Technician -one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS- 4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include depending on assignment participating in banding, tagging, and releasing wildlife; inventorying rare, and endangered species habitat based on guidelines; taking soil samples by layer and root samples; OR Successful completion of  a full 4 year (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.GS-6, Biological Technician- one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS- 5 level. Ex