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Rangeland Management Specialist
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
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You will serve as a Rangeland Management Specialist and help assess rangeland health, support permits and planning, guide improvements and treatments, and work with land users to promote sustainable public lands.
Position is open to status candidates under announcement: CCCR-27-13099021-MP-JLH
Position is open to Field Unit Local Hiring eligibles under announcement: CCCR-27-13099020-FUL-JLH
You must apply to each announcement separately to be considered under all recruitment methods.
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Summary
You will serve as a Rangeland Management Specialist and help assess rangeland health, support permits and planning, guide improvements and treatments, and work with land users to promote sustainable public lands.
Position is open to status candidates under announcement: CCCR-27-13099021-MP-JLH
Position is open to Field Unit Local Hiring eligibles under announcement: CCCR-27-13099020-FUL-JLH
You must apply to each announcement separately to be considered under all recruitment methods.
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Accepting applications
Location
Roswell Field Office
Roswell, NM
1 vacancy
Socorro Field Office
Socorro, NM
2 vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $40,736 - $97,087 per year
First-time Federal hires typically start at Step 1.
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 11
Promotion potential 11
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CCCR-27-13099018-DE-JLH Control number 890255700
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Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
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This announcement is open to U.S. Citizens or Nationals; and Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
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Position Overview
As a Rangeland Management Specialist, you will help care for the health of public lands and support the people who rely on them. Your work will blend time outdoors assessing rangeland conditions with time in the office evaluating information, preparing recommendations, and coordinating with ranchers, Tribes, partners, and other resource specialists.
You will collect and analyze scientific data, develop clear management plans, review grazing proposals, and help ensure rangelands remain productive, resilient, and available for multiple uses. You will also play a key role in explaining processes, sharing information, and building constructive working relationships with land users and community members.
Whether you join at a developmental level or the full performance level, you will receive training, mentorship, and support to grow your technical skills and professional confidence.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
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Conditions of employment
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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:
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.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/09/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full- and/or part-time hours requirement, as the service dates will be reflected.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT - RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SERIES (0454)
In addition to the grade-level qualifications below, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) through qualifying education or a combination of education and experience, as applicable:
Education: You have a bachelor''s degree or higher in range management or a directly related discipline that included a total of 42 semester hours, with the following distribution:
OR
Combination of Education and Experience:
You have completed at least 42 semester hours distributed as above and possess appropriate experience or additional education demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform professional rangeland management work. Qualifying experience may include assisting in the conservation, regulation, and use of public lands for grazing; participating in range inventory and monitoring activities; or assisting in the operation or management of lands comparable to public rangelands.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-05 RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
In a Professional and Scientific series, meeting the IOR described above is considered qualifying at the GS-05 level. This level does not require specialized experience.
EDUCATION (GS-05):
You meet the basic education requirement described in the IOR above.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (GS-05):
You meet the combination of education and experience path described in the IOR above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-07 RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
In addition to meeting the IOR above, you must meet one of the following:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-07):
You have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-05 level performing all of the following:
OR
EDUCATION (GS-07):
You have completed one full year of graduate-level education in range management or a directly related field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for GS-07 work. One full year of graduate education is the amount the school considers to represent one year of full-time study; if not defined, 18 semester hours is considered one year.
OR
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (S.A.A.) (GS-07):
You have successfully completed a bachelor''s degree in a field that meets the IOR and you meet one of the following:
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (GS-07):
You have a combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education that equals at least 100 percent of the GS-07 requirement and also satisfies the IOR. To determine your percentage, divide months of GS-05-level qualifying experience by 12, and divide qualifying graduate semester hours beyond the first year by 18; the sum must equal at least 100 percent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-09 RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
In addition to meeting the IOR, you must meet one of the following:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-09):
You have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-07 level performing all of the following:
OR
EDUCATION (GS-09):
You have completed a master''s degree or equivalent, OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, in range management or a directly related field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for GS-09 work.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (GS-09):
You have a combination of qualifying graduate education and specialized experience that equals at least 100 percent of the GS-09 requirement. Only graduate education beyond 18 semester hours may be credited.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-11 RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
In addition to meeting the IOR, you must meet one of the following:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-11):
You have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-09 level performing all of the following:
OR
EDUCATION (GS-11):
You have completed three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, in range management or a directly related field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for GS-11 work.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (GS-11):
You have a combination of qualifying graduate education and specialized experience that equals at least 100 percent of the GS-11 requirement. Only graduate education beyond 36 semester hours may be credited.
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Volunteer Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work 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 translate directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position has a mandatory education requirement.
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
Additional information
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position''s supervisor.
If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS), recruitment, or relocation incentive.
Physical Demands: You will work in an office setting, however, in order to gather samples and complete monitoring activities, you may frequently be required to walk or ride horses and/or vehicles over rough terrain, perform duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or lifting. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items, such equipment and samples. Extended periods of driving four-wheel drive vehicles over rough terrain is required to reach remote areas. Overnight camping is sometimes required. You may be subjected to hostile wildlife, chemical and physical hazards.
Work Environment: You will work in an office setting. However, frequently when necessary to complete the work, there is outdoor exposure. Outdoor exposure requires some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather. Outdoor work is performed in remote areas. The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomfort (e.g., outdoor camping, insect borne disease). Special safety precautions and specialized equipment are required.
All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.
The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position.
Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran''s preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessment(s), including a Structured Resume Review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/09/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement:
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency''s staffing offices.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 11/09/2026--unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
DOI Staffing Team 4 (BLM)
Email StaffingTeam4@ios.doi.gov Address BLM New Mexico State Office
BLM New Mexico, NM-951
301 Dinosaur Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508
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Next steps
Please refer to your USAJOBS account for application status; the Human Resources Office cannot respond to individual status inquiries.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/.
Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/09/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement:
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency''s staffing offices.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 11/09/2026--unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
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Agency contact information
DOI Staffing Team 4 (BLM)
Email StaffingTeam4@ios.doi.gov Address BLM New Mexico State Office
BLM New Mexico, NM-951
301 Dinosaur Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508
US
Next steps
Please refer to your USAJOBS account for application status; the Human Resources Office cannot respond to individual status inquiries.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/.
Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Bureau of Land Management
The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation''s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus.
The mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Click here to learn more about the Bureau of Land Management.
Agency contact information
DOI Staffing Team 4 (BLM)
Email StaffingTeam4@ios.doi.gov Address BLM New Mexico State Office
BLM New Mexico, NM-951
301 Dinosaur Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508
US
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Summary
You will serve as a Rangeland Management Specialist and help assess rangeland health, support permits and planning, guide improvements and treatments, and work with land users to promote sustainable public lands.
Position is open to status candidates under announcement: CCCR-27-13099021-MP-JLH
Position is open to Field Unit Local Hiring eligibles under announcement: CCCR-27-13099020-FUL-JLH
You must apply to each announcement separately to be considered under all recruitment methods.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
Roswell Field Office
Roswell, NM
1 vacancy
Socorro Field Office
Socorro, NM
2 vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $40,736 - $97,087 per year
First-time Federal hires typically start at Step 1.
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 11
Promotion potential 11
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CCCR-27-13099018-DE-JLH Control number 890255700
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