This position is located in a State or Field Office. The purpose of this position is to provide interpretation, guidance, program leadership and implementation for the development of major planning efforts such as Resource Management Plans (RMPs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs ). Major issues requiring an RMP or EIS are lands, minerals, wilderness, range, fire management, wildlife, watershed, recreation, and forestry.
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: - Lead the preparation and review of environmental documents-including Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), and Determinations of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNAs)-to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with NEPA, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations.
- Manage the quality of environmental analyses by applying regulatory standards, tracking project timelines, and maintaining complete and defensible Administrative Records. - Provide expert interpretation of environmental laws, policies, and planning procedures to support staff, leadership, and partners in making informed decisions.
- Coordinate and conduct environmental inventories, assessments, and monitoring activities to provide data needed for environmental analyses and planning decisions. - Direct interdisciplinary teams by assigning tasks, coordinating resource inputs, and guiding the development of integrated environmental analyses and planning products. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience at the GS-12 level. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
This position is with Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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