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BLM Washington Office – Division of Solid Minerals Position Title:
Solid Minerals Resource Assistant [BLM Direct Hire Authority Program] [APPLY BY MARCH 31] Agency: BLM Position Type: GeoCorps Position ID Number:
2016505 Location:
Washington, DC Accepting Applications? # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description:
The project is to expand the Division of Solid Minerals program capacity to support the State and Field Offices field operations. The project will provide an 11-week training program for two to three participants based out of the BLM Washington Office Division of Solid Minerals. The participants will support the Division of Solid Minerals staff on policy and technical matters for 7 to 8 weeks. They will then focus on performing the duties of an entry level Geologist and/or Mining Engineer and work with Bureau Mineral Examiners on field work in support of valid existing rights determinations for not less than two weeks. The participants will assist Certified Mineral Examiners in field examination of the mining claims. The participants will work closely with the Chief Mineral Examiner, as well as State Office Certified Review Mineral Examiners, State level Certified Mineral Examiners and Mineral Examiner Candidates as well as the Solid Minerals Division Chief and Deputy Division Chief. The participants will work with the field office Mineral Examiners and Mineral Examiner Candidates to gather geologic information, look for trends, concerns, program vulnerability, and identify best practices. The participants will travel to the field for up to two weeks to enhance their understanding of field operations and assist the field staff. The participants will provide briefings to the Division of Solid Minerals leadership and program staff. The Washington Office will evaluate the participants success on their qualitative and quantitative ability to perform the duties of an entry level Geologist/Mining Engineer.
Goals, outcomes, and deliverables:
The participants will produce maps, collect samples, and analysis of the data that they collect during the project. The participants will also provide briefings to the Division of Solid Minerals leadership and program staff.
Agency involvement (project oversight, mentoring, team building, etc.):
The participants’ Division of Solid Minerals mentor will review all written documents prepared by the interns as well as work directly with the states and field offices. The mentor will coordinate with the participants to make sure they understand the tasks, provide coaching and assure that the participants do not become overwhelmed by their project duties. Progress meetings between the participants and the Division Chief or Deputy Division Chief will be held at least every two weeks to ensure successful performance and progress is achieved.
While in the Washington Office, the participants will also be coached and paired with a career advisor/project coordinator, someone who is not necessarily a mineral examiner. This advisor will assist the participants in learning and understanding the broader mission of the Bureau of Land Management. The career advisor will help the participants develop an Individual Development Plan, refined with the technical mentor, and finally approved by the Division Chief or Deputy Division Chief.
While in the field portion of the project the participant will be matched with an official technical mentor. This mentor will be the Chief Mineral Examiner for the Division of Solid Minerals or another Certified Mineral Examiner. The mentor will provide on the job training for basic mineral examination practice and the relationship to the Bureau mission for land management and onshore mineral stewardship.
Professional development & learning opportunities: (trainings, certifications, networking, etc.):
The project goals are to introduce the students to the policy-making process at headquarters and assist the Solid Minerals division staff on policy development and responses to the DOI Sage Grouse Implementation strategy. Thereafter the participants will assist other field personnel conducting mineral examination that will require them to map, sample, analyze, and identify mining claims and mineral resources to determine which mining claims possess valid existing rights. The participants will take part in all aspects of the field work. While on the field portion of the project, the participants will complete assigned duties designed to expose them to all aspects of the duties of a Mineral Examiner in the performance of a validity examination.
Leadership Development:
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Physical/Natural Environment:
This positions will be office and field based. Field areas visited may involve rugged terrain and high temperatures. Participant will be provided adequate office space by the BLM.
Work Environment:
This positions will be office and field based. Field areas visited may involve rugged terrain and high temperatures. Participant will be provided adequate office space by the BLM.
Qualifications:
Upper level undergraduate student, current graduate student, or recent graduate in the geosciences or related fields, with coursework or experience with solid mineral identification. Knowledge of field methods and underground mapping and sampling would be prefered. Applicant must have data analysis experience, excellent critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and be able to work in both office and field settings. General program qualifications: Be at least 18 years old at the start of the project. Be a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalization) or a U.S. legal permanent resident (a "green card" holder). Be enrolled in a post-secondary educational program at an accredited institution of higher education, OR, have completed a post-secondary educational program at an accredited institution of higher education no more than two years prior to the anticipated date by which the DHA would be used for obtaining federal employment. [Ideally, a candidate who has already completed their higher education studies would use the DHA to obtain federal employment immediately or shortly after the completion of the 11-week GeoCorps project.] Be available to provide a minimum of 11 weeks of continuous service. Be willing to fulfill all reporting requirements (bi-weekly reporting, final reporting, and follow-up reporting in the months after completing the program). Be willing to submit to a government security background clearance process. Meet the specific qualifications listed for the specific opportunity to which one is applying. Meet the general GeoCorps eligibility guidelines: rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/eligibility.htm Have a strong interest in a career with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and/or the Department of Interior (DOI), which includes U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Park Service (NPS), and many other bureaus and offices. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Prior to starting this position a government security background clearance will be required.
Vehicle / Driver's License Requirement (If applicable):
Position Dates:
June 1 is the approximate start date, with some flexibility
Position Duration: 11 weeks Hourly Wage: $4,444 Housing Details:
Free, on-site agency housing is not available, so a housing allowance will be provided, which the participant will use to cover costs of a local rental. If desired, GSA and the agency can provide assistance in locating suitable housing. The selected participant is encouraged to discuss the housing situation with local agency staff.
If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact GSA's GeoCorps managers. If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please direct them to the contact(s) listed in the project description. Remember, application materials can only be submitted online. The project contact(s) will not accept application materials sent to them via e-mail, mail, fax, etc. See the full program details at the GeoCorps homepage. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Jason Powell
Washington, DC
 (202) 912-7502
 jlpowell@blm.gov
 Website SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Mitchell Leverette
Division Chief Solid Minerals
20 M Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 912-7113
mleveret@blm.gov
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