Summary These positions are within the Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District, located in the Barstow, CA and Palm Springs, CA. We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Eligible and qualified applicants may be considered for an incentive in conjunction with PCS. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. Responsibilities Serves as the Deputy Field Manager responsible for the overall program direction, execution, and review of all activities within the Field Office. Directs administrative activities in support of operational programs entailing a responsibility for ensuring a sound organization of the most effective and efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, material, and financial records. Interprets and makes recommendations to policy and directives as they affect Field Office planning and programs. Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of a large and complex staff to include hiring, performance evaluations, identifying training needs, approves leave, resolves employee complaints, and conducts disciplinary actions. Coordinates land and resource planning and management with representatives of other agencies, Tribal, Federal, State, and local governments, the general public, and with private landholders. Develops, implements, and manages a program of conservation and management of land and resource programs including long- and short-term planning. 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. Oversees the effectiveness and efficiency of multiple programs including renewable energy, oil and gas, range management, realty, wildlife habitat, archeological and paleontological programs, fire, off-road vehicle use, soil, water, and air, etc. 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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience in managing program areas such as: energy and minerals, designated wilderness, rangeland management and improvement, land and realty, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, environmental and biological resources, and administrative support services. Providing supervision, leadership, motivation, and direction in program areas that support public lands, natural resources, and multiple-use management. Planning and implementing program budgets. Performing personnel management principles and techniques, including supervision, evaluation, motivation, discipline, planning, and organization. Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and resources. 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. Physical Demands: A majority of the work is sedentary in nature but requires occasional field site visits. Walking long distances over tough terrain may be required during field work. Work Environment: Office work is accomplished in a typical office setting with adequate lighting and ventilation. May be required to travel through rough terrain and exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures during site visits. Education 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 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. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.