Project Manager

Project Manager

ID:
B24NV0098NV-005
Location:
Las Vegas
Program:
BLM

Wage/Hr:
$60.00
Hours/Week:
20 hours/week
Minimum Age:
55

This position supports the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District
Office. ? The BLM Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created
to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program
connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the BLM to provide scientific,
technical, and administrative support. ? BLM ESP positions are meant to provide
temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an
estimate of 52 weeks. ? A background security investigation may be required
prior to the start date. Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are
eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave. ?
The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as
?Enrollees? and are not employees of the BLM or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is
the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of
the program, and the Enrollees work under BLM direction to assist the Agency
staff in carrying out their mission. BLM ESP Enrollees benefit from the
opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training
opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake
meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the
environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Project management or project planning on
an interdisciplinary team OR BA/BS Degree in Planning, Natural Resources or
related

Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
MS SharePoint
MS Teams
MS PowerPoint
Duties:

Tracks project schedules, coordinates with external contractors and proponents,
and manages review, drafting of documents, and other responsibilities associated
with project management for assigned projects.

Research current status and factors. Interprets Departmental and Bureau
policy and directives as they affect Field Office planning and
programs. 20%
Analyze - scope of problem and effectiveness of strategies addressing them,
developing objectives, work programs and plans for approved projects/contracts
as directed by BLM. 20%
Budget - Identify costs and identify funding mechanisms. Coordinates
administrative activities in support of operational programs entailing a
responsibility for ensuring a sound organization of the most effective and
efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, material, and financial records.
Meet timelines established at the beginning of project. 20%
Communications - evaluate available materials and make recommendations.
Coordinate internal and external communication with stakeholders including local
interest groups, the general public, State and local government, and other
Federal personnel. 20%
Outreach/Partnering - identify partners BLM can leverage and make
contacts 20%

Other:
Travel Requirements: Depending on candidate, travel to the site might be
required.
Overnight travel: Depends on location of enrollee.
Air travel anticipated: Depends on location of enrollee
Health and Safety Considerations: Field visits could have health and safety
considerations.
Required Safety Gear: Personal protective equipment for field visits.
Safety Gear Use: During field trips to active construction sites, as needed.
Physical requirements: Position will be primarily sedentary in nature but
could include walking on uneven terrain, stooping, bending, and standing while
viewing the field site.
Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.