Geologist (Paleontology) / Paleontologist

Job Announcement Number: MT-DEU-2015-0001
Control Number: 382713700

About the BLM

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. The BLM manages more land – approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. For additional information about the BLM, please visit our website.

The position

BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team to serve as a Paleontologist for the Montana State Office, Division of Resources, Planning, and Fire, Branch of Social and Cultural Resources.

This is an Interdisciplinary position that will be filled as a Geologist (Paleontology), in the GS-1350 series or as a Paleontologist, in the GS-0401 series. This position is located in Billings, Montana.

Information about the Billings area can be found at www.billingschamber.com.

Key Requirements

◦U.S. Citizenship is required;
◦Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections;
◦You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you
◦have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land;
◦Direct Deposit Required;
◦Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required
Duties

The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to, the following:

◦Developing and maintaining liaisons with professional, amateur, industry, and advocacy groups, and museums and other institutions for the purpose of exchanging accurate information about the management of paleontological resources on the public lands.
◦Administering the Paleontological Resources Use Permit program for Montana and the Dakotas. This includes reviewing all permit applications and all reports of permitted work, preparing and ensuring adherence to professional standards of work and compliance with laws and requirements, and providing expertise as needed in order to monitor permittees for adherence to terms and conditions of permits.
◦Writing and reviewing information on paleontological resources for land use planning.
◦Developing and implementing training program and outreach programs
◦Developing, analyzing and interpreting policy for statewide and regional application.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work environment involves approximately 70% percent of incumbent’s time in an office environment, and 30 percent in the field (including travel time). The work may involve frequent travel throughout the three state area of Montana, North and South Dakota, and to other distant meeting locations. Fieldwork may involve rugged settings and extremes of weather.