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Working for BLM Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management is a diverse and geographically dispersed agency charged with the complex mission of managing 264 million acres of public lands and their wide range of resources across some 30 states.

Colorado's 8.4 million acres of BLM public lands, along with 27 million acres of mineral estate, are concentrated primarily in the western portion of the State. The lands range from alpine tundra, colorful canyons, and mesas in the southwest, to rolling sage-covered hills in the northwest.

These public lands play a vital role in providing open space and contribute to Colorado's quality of life. But managing these lands is a challenging task for the BLM, particularly at a time when the State's population has increased from 3.3 million in 1990 to about 4 million in 2000, a 23 percent increase. With more people using the public lands for recreation, as well as for more traditional purposes, such as grazing and mining, open space is fast becoming the land management issue of the 21^st century. The fact is, open space - the West's distinctive quality - is shrinking, and this makes the BLM's management of the public lands more important than ever.

BLM and the US Forest Service have adjacent lands and common customers throughout Colorado. Where possible, we have partnered through the Service First Initiative to provide better and more convenient service to our customers to share resources for more cost-effective delivery of services.

We have also partnered with other Federal agencies, agencies of State and local governments, private employers, environmental groups, and individual citizens, to ensure that we are responsive to the needs of our citizens. The BLM, working with public and private partners, will fulfill its land management mission in Colorado.

We have offices scattered across the state - see the map for specific locations. 

BLM employees work in more than 35 occupations. Click here for more information about specific BLM jobs: www.blm.gov/careers/occupations.htm.  If you are interested in fire positions, visit www.blm.gov/careers/fire.htm

The Federal government has over 13,000 jobs advertised on its job board: www.usajobs.opm.gov.  Take the time to check out the variety of information available on USA Jobs. You might find a perfect match.

Students and summer employees make up a critical part of the Bureau's workforce. During the summer, BLM Colorado employs approximately 200 people. 

Visit BLM Student Employment and  BLM Seasonal Employment for more information.

Also visit the student gateway to the US government at www.students.gov

If you want to talk to someone in person, we can be reached at: 303-239-3935, BLM Colorado State Office - Branch of Human Resources. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, mountain time.

Salary & Benefits

Working for BLM Colorado gets you more than a paycheck. Our employees receive a wide range of benefits. For more information on our benefits package, go to: www.blm.gov/careers/benefits.htm

Click here for current salaries - Denver: www.opm.gov/oca/04tables/html/den.asp
Rest of Colorado www.opm.gov/oca/04tables/html/RUS.asp

Employment Forms:

The following employment forms are available in PDF format and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• DI-1935 Applicant  Background Survey

• Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510)

• Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)

• Application for 10 point Veteran preference (SF-15)

Volunteer Opportunities:

The BLM relies on volunteers to help accomplish important projects. Each year, nearly 2,000 volunteers contribute more than 100,000 hours valued at more than $1.5 million. No matter what your background, age, or interest, there are opportunities for you to become a BLM volunteer. You can work individually or as part of a group. Projects can range from short-term, one-day adventures to season-long commitments. 

BLM Colorado Contact:
Helene Aarons at helene_aarons@co.blm.gov
Volunteer Coordinator
(303) 239-3669

You may also want to visit:

• National BLM Volunteers

• Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado - is a clearinghouse for outdoor opportunities around Colorado including BLM lands

•   is a national database of volunteer opportunities