Experienced Services Program

 

The Experienced Services Program (ESP) will provide services to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Offices on projects that support the BLMs mission. ESP participants provide technical assistance and support to BLM in the development and execution of activities that benefit the general public and provide support to BLM employees. The program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older, who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current BLM staffing levels. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current BLM employees. This program continues to advance the Department of the Interior's priorities to address the climate crisis, restore balance on public lands and waters, advance environmental justice, and invest in a clean energy future. This program will support projects funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act PL 117-58, Section 40804(b) Ecosystem Restoration and Section 40803 Wildfire Risk Reduction.

Active 15.016 Bureau of Land Management, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2020 Experienced Service Program recruits individuals 55 and older to provide technical support of the BLM priority multiple-use related programs. 48 new project positions were selected in FY2020. A total of 43 enrollees on board.
Fiscal Year 2021 Experienced Service Program recruits individuals 55 and older to provide technical support of the BLM priority multiple-use related programs. 20 new project positions have been selected in FY2021.
Fiscal Year 2023 Completed environmental assessment documents successfully, performed project inspection activities, senior expertise/mentoring regarding smoke management issues, updated vegetation data post disturbance of areas in drought/insect mortality, recording of new mining locations, verification of mining claim location validity, inspector training oversite, TSIS Forestry lump sum sale training completed and issued to internal launchpad, developed guidelines for air quality modeling including an inventory of greenhouse gases, water use and disposal, and surface use and impacts studies.
Fiscal Year 2024 BLM anticipated to continue the same type of opportunities for individuals 55 and older to provide technical support of the BLM priority multiple-use related to all programs. Experienced Services Program, Title CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023, Part Division G, Title 1, Section 111, Public Law 117-328 Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This will be based on individual awarded projects. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window). 2 CFR, Part 200, Subpart C--Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards. A Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, Standard Form 424B, Assurances for Non-Construction Programs, and a written proposal, budget spreadsheet, a budget narrative/breakdown, and any otheOpportunity Notice and must be submitted through www.grants.gov. State plan is not required for this application requirements. specified in the Notice of Funding All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the funding announcement. State and District Office level and funding recommendations are made through the State's annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project, but should not be more than five years. Further information will be available for each program at the time the Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the funding opportunity announcement. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after the announcement closes. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal. The Bureau of Land Management will provide all applicants with information on why their proposal was not selected for award. Not applicable. First Level Screening -Basic Eligibility. Applications will be screened by the Grants Management Officer to ensure that applications meet basic eligibility requirements. Must meet the requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on www.grants.gov, screening may include, but is not limited to: Program and/or legislative authority requirements are met; Submission is timely; and complete and properly executed SF-424 application package documents. B. Applications must satisfy basic eligibility screening requirements to be considered for further review. Second Level Evaluation -- Merit Review Evaluation is stated in each Notice of Funding Opportunity noticed post on www.grants.gov Third Level Review Pre-Award Clearance and Approvals. BLM will also complete a business evaluation and determination of responsibility. During these evaluations, the Grants Management Officer will evaluate variables such as: Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, financial stability, quality of management systems, past performance meeting prior award terms and conditions, reports and findings of audits performed, and applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory or other requirements. This program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current BLM staffing levels. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current BLM employees. Recipients can use the assistance to support employment opportunities for individuals 55 years and older on projects that support the BLM mission. Performance Reports: Shall submit at the minimum an annual Performance Report in accordance with the 2 CFR, Part 200.328 within 90 days after the anniversary date or as indicated in the Notice of Award. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final report no later than 120 calendar day after the award end date: Not applicable. All recipients of Federal awards shall maintain project records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 Retention requirements for records. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities must not impose any other record retention requirements upon non-Federal entities, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.333. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Agreements with successful applicants will be entered into between 90-120 from notification of potential award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: After award, funds are distributed to the recipient through ASAP. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Frequency of recipient payments will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award. Frequency of recipient payment will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award. Division of Acquisition and Financial Services 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 324 81506, Grand Junction, CO 81506 cshaver@blm.gov (208)373-3817 Website: http://www.blm.gov/. Division of Administrative Services
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 324 81506,
Grand Junction, CO 81506 US
cshaver@blm.gov
Phone: 208-373-3817 http://www.blm.gov/. 14-1109-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$11,931,344.00; FY 23 est $3,500,000.00; FY 24 est $3,500,000.00; FY 21$2,592,510.00; FY 20$3,599,963.00; - Awards range between $10,000 to $120,000. Average amounts are $75,000 or less. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2020 Geologist in Worland, WY Assistance in setting up lab equipment and recalibrating to required specifications, Assistance with mineral testing, Training of new geologist to use and calibrate testing equipment, Training of new geologist to test rock samples. Civil Engineering Technician in Medford, OR Assistance in the collection of road assessments contributing to engineering timber sale package data, Experience with forestry management and knowledge of BLM Oregon and California Railroad Revested Lands (O & C Lands) and the BLM Timber Management Program. Archaeologist in Carsbad, NM, Support the Permian Basin Programmatic Agreement (PBPA), an alternate form of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, that is offered to the oil and gas industry, potash mining companies, and for other industrial projects located in southeastern New Mexico. The PA can be used for federal projects located on BLM land or BLM sponsored projects located on private property, Participate on selection and review panel for eligible PBPA proposals.
Fiscal Year 2021 Projects in FY21 worked in AK, CA, CO, DC, MT, NM, NV OR, WY, UT for Cadastral Office Support, Land Law Examiner, Forester, Civil Engineering Technician, Geologist, Archaeologist, Cadastral Office Wilderness Support, Realty Specialist, Land Surveyor, Recreation Specialist, Cartographic Technician, and Sage Grouse Biologist.
Fiscal Year 2023 Projects are bureau wide to provide opportunities for, but not limited to, Cartographic Technician, Land Law Examiner, Aviation Specialist, Range Management Specialist, Hydrologist, Geologist, Archaeologist, Realty Specialist, Planning and Environmental Specialist, Recreation Specialist, Resource Advisor, and Fisheries Biologist.
Fiscal Year 2024 BLM anticipated to continue the same type of opportunities for individuals 55 and older to provide technical support of the BLM priority multiple-use related to all programs.