Range Technician

You will serve as a Range Technician the Bureau of Land Management. The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical rangeland management work in support of natural resource management programs in rangeland environments. These positions are also open to all U.S. citizens under a separate announcement: CBUL-27-13094952-DE-RAS. You must apply to each announcement separately to be considered under all recruitment methods.

At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Develop Allotment Management Plans according to established procedures and under the guidance of rangeland management specialists. Assist in preparation of grazing leases and permits and in other range administration matters. Monitor range allotments for compliance with permit conditions and determine needs for range and watershed improvements. Assist with identifying and documenting common plant species. Perform range management procedures and duties. Operate 4WD vehicles and navigate using standard methods and equipment. Assist with the maintenance of range improvements using commonly used methods, tools, and equipment. Collect field data, enter information into computer applications, and assist in developing basic reports and maps. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Salary Range: GS-5: $40,736 - $52,957 GS-6: $45,409 - $59,031 GS-7: $50,460 - $65,599 First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1- year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

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. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification