Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to share the following  vacancy  announcement . This announcement is open and accepting applications through 3/28. Outdoor Recreation Planners increase access to outdoor recreation opportunities on BLM’s public lands is a top priority for the Department of the Interior.  Activities like mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, fishing, and hiking provide physical and mental health benefits and allow Americans to more fully experience beautiful public lands and waterways.  Outdoor Recreation Planners are an important part of the BLM's team supporting the public’s enjoyment of land, water, and related resources for leisure use, while protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment. The ideal candidate has a broad knowledge base that combines understanding of outdoor recreation, natural resource conservation, sociology, land management, community or regional planning, forestry, biology and other scientific fields.  This person is able to analyze, plan and evaluate, and to educate and collaborate effectively with a variety of people. Outdoor Recreation Planner, GS-0023-09-11, Multiple Locations, CA (Vacancy Announcement closes 3/28) COPY AND PASTE LINK BELOW TO APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/642674000#duties

Greetings,   California BLM is recruiting for the permanent Field Manager position in the beautiful Bishop Field Office (BFO).   The BFO encompasses more than 750,000 acres of public land, located primarily in Inyo and Mono counties, between the spectacular peaks of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Inyo and White Mountains. The field office boundary stretches 200 miles along the California-Nevada State Line with a landscape dominated by high desert shrub systems and world-class views. Recreation and range are primary uses, along with wildlife, minerals and geothermal.   The BFO manages the Alabama Hills, which is the BLM’s only National Scenic Area. The area boasts a rich film history, drawing outdoor enthusiasts for bouldering and rock climbing, hiking, motor touring and camping. Additionally, the BFO manages two wilderness areas, five developed campgrounds, two OHV areas, numerous trails and a recreational hot springs area. Along with neighboring Death Valley National Park and the Humboldt-Toiyabe and Inyo National Forests, BLM-managed lands contain a wide range of geologic features, climatic conditions, vegetation communities and unique wildlife species including the rare Greater Sage-Grouse and endangered Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep.  The Bishop community embraces its motto as a “Small Town with a Big Backyard”. Tourism is a main industry for visitors to nearby Mammoth Ski Resort, Mono Lake, John Muir Wilderness, Mount Whitney and other recreation areas. Numerous events and festivals contribute to a strong sense of local community. The BFO has established strong partnerships with several local towns, organizations, agencies and tribes that contribute to the stewardship of this special region.    Our BLM California  – Central California District  - Field Manager - Bishop CA currently open and closes on March 22 th . Field Manager, GS-0301-13, Bishop, CA -   https://www.usajobs.gov/job/638533100

The BLM's Northern California District is advertising the Deputy District Manager position located in Redding, CA.   The district is challenging and complex, with natural and cultural resources programs on landscapes including high desert, alpine forest and coastal redwoods and prairies.      The district includes about 3.5 million acres of public land in an area stretching from Washoe County, Nevada to Humboldt County on the California north coast.    The district oversees four field offices that includes a complex fire program.   The Eagle Lake and Applegate Field Offices are mainly comprised of high desert rangelands, sage steppe and juniper woodlands, where a "traditional" mix of activities -- livestock grazing, hunting, fishing -- are the predominant public land uses.  The Redding and Arcata Field Offices special areas are interspersed with private holdings and lands managed by five national forests.  Units of the National Landscape Conservation System, including the King Range National Conservation Area, Headwaters Forest Reserve and California Coastal National Monument, all in the Arcata Field Office, and the Wild and Scenic Trinity River attract visitor and recreation use, and have special fire and fuels management considerations.  Lake and river recreation and a network of recreation trails are highlights in the Redding Field Office. The following  BLM -CA vacancy announcements are available on USAJOBS :    Deputy District Manager, GS-0301-13, Redding, CA (Closes March 4th, 2022) COPY & PASTE TO APPLY:   https://www.usajobs.gov/job/634932500 Redding, CA is a small to moderate size city with a population under 100,000.  Located just south of Shasta Lake and nestled at the base of the Cascades and Trinity Alps, the city is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, the Sacramento River, two National Parks, numerous lakes, and world class trails.  Please see the following links to learn more about Redding:   https://reddingchamber.com/ Redding Chamber of Commerce The Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1910 is an association of businesses organized to improve the business climate in Northern California.reddingchamber.com https://www.visitredding.com/ Visit Redding, Ca - Outdoor Adventures, Sundial Bridge & Lake Shasta Explore everything northern California has to offer in Redding, CA: the heart of UpState CA. See the Sundial Bridge and stroll the beautiful Sacramento River Trail. Enjoy water adventures on Shasta & Whiskeytown Lake: fishing, swimming, sailing and paddle boarding. Discover some of California's best State & National Parks: Lassen & Burney Falls. www.visitredding.com

Greetings, The Bureau of Land Management would like to share the following vacancy announcement . This announcement is open and accepting applications from 1/18/2022 - 2/18/22. Field Manager, GS-0201-13, Arcata, CA (Vacancy Announcement closes 2/18/22) California BLM is recruiting for the permanent Field Manager position in the Arcata Field Office (AFO) located in California's beautiful northern coast.   The office manages a collection of management units and wilderness areas that exceed 200,000 acres of public land across a variety of landscapes principally in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties.  The office hosts an incredible staff who are highly productive, very  knowledgeable, and work collaboratively both within the office as well as with numerous external partner groups.   The AFO manages five wilderness areas, several wild and scenic rivers and areas of special designation including the King Range National Conservation Area, Headwaters Forest Reserve, California Coastal National Monument, and many Areas of Critical Environmental Concern.    Principal programs include coastal and wilderness recreation, forest and fuels management, wildlife and fisheries conservation, partnerships and tribal collaboration, livestock grazing and managing land tenure.    Popular public recreation activities include hiking the Lost Coast Trail in the King Range Wilderness, mountain biking in the King Range NCA and Lacks Creek Management Areas, off-highway vehicle riding and driving at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, coastal sight-seeing and beach combing, and dispersed hunting and camping.      The Arcata Field Office is located in Arcata, a northern California community in Humboldt County.    The county is densely forested and mountainous, largely rural, with a population of about 135,000.    There are about 110 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline. Visitors are drawn to the redwood forests, coastal vistas and beaches, and dozens of national, state, and local forests and parks. The area has a rich presence and history of indigenous people, including but not limited to, the Wiyot, Yurok, Hupa, and Wailaki tribes.   Humboldt Bay is a vital aquatic resource for birds and wildlife, and supports waterfowl hunting, commercial fishing and oyster production.    It serves as a deep-water port. The primary population center is around Humboldt Bay.    The region has historic communities including Eureka and Arcata, and hosts College of the Redwoods (a California community college) and Humboldt State University in Arcata.      Area residents and visitors enjoy popular sports, arts and entertainment events, and benefit from high performing schools and vibrant sports programs.   There are numerous other federal agencies locally as well including the Six Rivers National Forest, Redwood National Park and USFWS.   Please consider applying and share with anyone you know who may be interested.  The announcement will close on February 18, 2022.   https://www.usajobs.gov/job/631996500 Agency Contact Information - Vanessa Garza - vgarza@blm.gov Duties Directs administration of a variety of management programs such as safety, upward mobility, cost reduction, sick leave, EEO, drug and harassment free workplace, overtime usage, employee engagement etc. Responsible for maintaining a sound organization that effectively and efficiently uses personnel, equipment, materials and financial records. Establishes policies, regulations, procedures, etc., to accomplish organizational objectives. Responsible for program planning under established BLM guidelines, and submission of preliminary budget estimates to the District Manager. Conducts resource planning and management in coordination with representatives of Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, the general public, public land users, and private landowners. Responsible for maintaining a sound organization that effectively and efficiently uses personnel, equipment, materials and financial records. Responsible for staffing positions with best-qualified individuals, and for training and development of personnel within their respective specialties as well as in other disciplines related to the Field Office and BLM-wide programs. Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a broad array of complex resource management programs requiring intensive multiple-use management and protection of a variety of resources.

Hello,  What is a Land Law Examiner? Land Law Examiners adjudicate rights and privileges under the laws that govern the use and disposition of public lands and resources. They research and make decisions on applications and claims for land use, minerals leasing, and mining on public lands. Their careful work ensures that rights granted will be in compliance with laws and regulations. For more information, visit   https://www.doi.gov/careers/occupational-series/land-law-examining .   We are looking for someone with good legal reading and interpreting skills, analytical thinking, and communication with others. Students that have completed their graduate degree and/or are currently in law school may qualify for this position. Would you be willing to pass along this information to your members?  We thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you and continuing to share opportunities like this one. 

Duties Ensures the availability of fire weather infrastructure within the geographic area. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the management of the fire weather station network, the FDRS (Fire Danger Rating System), and other weather network or data systems within the Geographic Area. Serves as a member of the operational weather unit providing predictive services to the Geographic Area Coordination Center. Responsible for the operational weather equipment, systems, and data utilized in Coordination Center operations. Provides on-site meteorological services for wildfires and provides weather briefings, forecasts and warnings to on-the-ground operations, interagency fire management teams, and the public. Conducts periodic assessments with all wildland fire agencies to help define the direction of research activities.