• Job Description

  Req#: 837029900

  These positions are within Oregon/Washington locations. This position is responsible to ensure the enforcement of Federal laws, regulations relating to public lands and resources managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The incumbent is a uniformed Law Enforcement (LE) Officer with fully delegated law enforcement authority.

  
  Salary Range for North Bend, Prineville, Roseburg, Medford, and Spokane: $73,939 - $96,116
  Salary Range for Salem, OR: $79,667 - $103,563
  

  Duties

  
  

  • The incumbent is a uniformed law enforcement officer with full delegated law enforcement authority; responsible for assisting with planning, implementing, and overseeing the law enforcement program.
  • Enforces Federal laws and State laws and regulations relating to public lands and resources managed by the BLM.
  • The incumbent is assigned a large geographical area of public land and is responsible for identifying and investigating criminal activity occurring on the public lands, apprehending suspects, and violators.
  • Serves as the primary representative of BLM to the community.
  • Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in performing work in support of resource management activities.

  
  

  Requirements

  
  

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Required to complete background investigation.
  • Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
  • Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents) prior to the closing date of this announcement.
  • You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
  • If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
  • Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
  • Status applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements.
  • This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
  • You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 11 or more nights per month. You must be eligible to obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
  • Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
  • You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
  • You are required to have and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Position is for young and physically vigorous individuals and is subject to the maximum entry age restrictions.
  • Employees must meet the arduous physical and medical standards identified in BLM law enforcement policy. You will be required to successfully complete a physical examination.
  • You must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
  • You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the Bureau of Land Management uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
  • Incumbent must successfully complete a Basic Law Enforcement School (with emphasis on natural resources law enforcement) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (or equivalent).
  • Incumbent must complete 40 hours of in-service training annually.
  • The duties of this position are so rigorous that a physical examination is required to ensure that the employee assigned can perform the duties without physical injury to self or others.

  
  

  Qualifications

  
  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying.
  
  Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) carrying out duties involving the investigation, apprehension, and/or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses; (2) assisting with planning, implementing, or overseeing the law enforcement program; (3) preparing/analyzing investigation reports by collecting evidence, witness statements, and other pertinent correspondence; and (4) collaborating with other law enforcement agencies, management, and specialists to implement resource protection and law enforcement procedures.
  OR
  Education: Successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
  OR
  Combination: Successful completion of a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. To calculate your combined amount, first determine the amount of your specialized experience as a percentage of the requirement listed above. Then determine the amount of your graduate education in excess of the first two years (36 semester hours) as a percentage of the requirement listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
  
  SELECTIVE FACTOR: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position:

  • Prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO): Incumbent must have prior experience as an Law Enforcement Officer carrying out duties involving the investigation, apprehension, and/or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States.
  • Maximum Entry Age: This is a Primary-Rigorous law enforcement position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). The duties of this position are so rigorous that employment opportunities are limited to young and physically vigorous individuals who must meet established physical qualification requirements. This position is subject to the maximum entry age restriction of 36 years old. If you are 37 or older, or will shortly reach your 37th birthday, and have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position, you may be exempt from this age restriction. You may also be exempt if you are a preference eligible veteran or if you qualify under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
  • Domestic Violence Conviction: Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.5.C., Section 922(g)(9)]. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Applicants under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. Incumbent in this position cannot have a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction prohibiting him/her from possessing, receiving, transferring, or accessing firearms or ammunition in violation of the provisions of 18 USC 922.

  Special Requirements:

  • Incumbent must safely utilize firearms, non-lethal weapons, and defensive tactics in the conduct of daily activities. Operates motor vehicles, or special purpose law enforcement vehicles of various types including four-wheel drives, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and small watercraft. Must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
  • Must show proof of graduating from a federal or state Law Enforcement academy.
  • Prior to appointment, the people selected for these positions must be determined physically fit by an authorized physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB is a fitness test consisting of five different components: 1) agility run - measures the ability to get up from the ground and sprint while changing directions; 2) bench press - measures upper body strength for one repetition; 3) 1.5 mile run - measures cardio/respiratory fitness; 4) sit and reach - measures flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders; and 5) body composition - measures body fat. Prior to appointment, selectees will be tested in all five components, and must pass the agility run, bench press and 1.5 mile run in the 25th percentile.

  Status merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).
  
  Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
  
  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
  
  Volunteer Experience: 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 include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

• About the company

  The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States, as well as programs related to historic preservation. About 75% of federal public land is managed by the department, with most of the remainder managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's United States Forest Service. The department was created on March 3, 1849.

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