Outdoor Recreation Planner
Duties described below are at the full performance GS-11 grade level. Serve as coordinator and technical advisor for one or more outdoor recreation programs. Provide recommendations to managers on recreation program needs, priorities, and strategic goals. Coordinate recreation program activities with other BLM District and Field Offices, as well as local governments, other Federal agencies, private organizations, and the general public. Review, recommend, and implement changes to recreation program policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures. Analyze and evaluate services, projects, programs, and/or functions of one or more Outdoor Recreation Programs. Provide recommendations to local management concerning current and multi-year recreation program(s) budget funding and priorities to ensure recreation priorities are met. Identify training needs and promote and implement an integrated training program to teach basic and complex skills of Outdoor Recreation Planning. Physical Demands:
The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some physical exertion such as walking; hiking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as books and backpacks; driving an automobile or off-highway vehicle; operating a small boat, etc. Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be required. The position may be required to visit field sites where risks may include exposure to inclement weather and potential injury from falls, strains, bites, stings, etc. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience and/or education requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.For GS-09:
One (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as:
conducting inventories and studies to determine recreation visitor use and site suitability; prepare recreation activity plans; work on environmental assessment projects related to recreation activities; process special recreation use permits including supervising events and performing compliance monitoring; coordinate the planning, operation, fee collection and maintenance of developed campgrounds and trailhead's; OR two (2) years of graduate education leading to a masters or equivalent degree in outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation. Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation; OR an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and graduate education described above.For GS-11:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent at the next lower grade (GS-09) in Federal service. Specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level is defined as experience applying outdoor recreation principles and techniques with little to no oversight, work on environmental assessment projects related to recreation activities; resolving internal and external conflicts, and proposing solutions to issues; OR PhD or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation. Applicants who qualify on the basis of doctoral work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation; OR an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and graduate education described above. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. GS ONLY:
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 in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some physical exertion such as walking; hiking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as books and backpacks; driving an automobile or off-highway vehicle; operating a small boat, etc. Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be required. The position may be required to visit field sites where risks may include exposure to inclement weather and potential injury from falls, strains, bites, stings, etc. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or designated by the Safety Officer. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience and/or education requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.For GS-09:
One (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as:
conducting inventories and studies to determine recreation visitor use and site suitability; prepare recreation activity plans; work on environmental assessment projects related to recreation activities; process special recreation use permits including supervising events and performing compliance monitoring; coordinate the planning, operation, fee collection and maintenance of developed campgrounds and trailhead's; OR two (2) years of graduate education leading to a masters or equivalent degree in outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation. Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation; OR an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and graduate education described above.For GS-11:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent at the next lower grade (GS-09) in Federal service. Specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level is defined as experience applying outdoor recreation principles and techniques with little to no oversight, work on environmental assessment projects related to recreation activities; resolving internal and external conflicts, and proposing solutions to issues; OR PhD or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation. Applicants who qualify on the basis of doctoral work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation; OR an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and graduate education described above. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. GS ONLY:
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 in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
- Department:
0023 Outdoor Recreation Planning - Salary Range:
$52,049 to $81,871 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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