Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the BLM Bishop Field Office located in Bishop, CA and the BLM Ukiah Field Office located in Ukiah, CA. Information about these locations and the surrounding areas can be found linked. We expect to fill 1vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Analyzes and evaluates policies, procedures, guidelines, and administrative processes to resolve conventional problems and situations with readily observable conditions. Analyzes administrative systems, workflows, and reporting requirements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of local program operations. Conducts research of specific programs or issues and collects and analyzes relevant statistics and data. Collects and enters data into databases or spreadsheets. Communicates information to the public, coworkers and partner organizations. Prepares and delivers reports and briefings to managers or the supervisor on study findings and recommendations. Conducts detailed analyses and advises on the organization, methods, and procedures for providing administrative support pertaining to matters such as records, communications, directives, forms, files, and documentation Develops procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs and management processes in a land management environment Advises management on a variety of opportunities to increase organizational effectiveness and provides suggestions for their implementation. Recommends changes that meet agency and bureau initiatives and program goals, while ensuring compliance with current laws, regulations, and policy. Works with management, program leads and other analysts to ensure that information gathered is complete and technically accurate. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include but not limited to; Preparing reports for managers and supervisors in compliance with financial records management, assisting in preparing cost comparisons, preparing summary reports for projects, collecting and entering data into spreadsheets or databases, collecting and counting fees, and providing data to the public. -OR- Education: One year of graduate level coursework towards a master's degree directly related to finance/business management. -OR - A combination of Education and Experience as described above. -OR- SAA: Directly related Bachelor's Degree and Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) (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. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include but not limited to; Reviewing and evaluating guidance on various administrative functions and procedures, identifying problem areas, and recommending actions to improve procedures, increase efficiency, and eliminate problems ensuring compliance with policy requirements. Collecting and researching data for evaluations of programs/operations. Reviewing, analyzing, producing, and interpreting reports using electronic databases. Skill and ability in applying basic fact-finding and analytical techniques to gather information and data presentation methods to prepare clear and effective recommendations both verbally and in writing; Ability to present data, interpretations, and conclusions in a clear, concise, and logical manner. -OR- Education: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR related LL.B or J.D. -OR- A combination of Education and Experience as described above. 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. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. 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 FOR UKIAH: 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. FOR BISHOP: 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. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-09. 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. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here