records clerk

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US Bureau of Land Management

Management was a mix of good, cutthroat, inept, or disinterested. I was there on a contract, so I wasn't compensated at the same level as Federal employees; that's to be expected. However, it's difficult to feel like I'm being fairly compensated when I'm making less than 2/3 of what federal employees (whom I consistently outperform) make in equivalent positions. That the nature of working on a contract basis, but I'm writing this from the perspective of a contract professional, and it is something that can become a sore point. I could accept it up to the point that after several years, I was moved into a smaller, exposed workspace because a new policy (that was selectively enforced) stipulated that contract professionals must use smaller workspaces than Federal employees. It's one thing to be paid less, it's another to receive worse treatment. Add to that the Federal hiring policies that make it nearly impossible for a non-veteran to be selected (outside of managerial intrigue), making mobility very low. However, they were very accommodating when I had health issues in my family that required me to miss a fair bit of work, and the people were generally friendly and cooperative.

This position required perusing application documents for deficiencies and notifying clients.  75% database entry. Exact time management requiring notifying all units of status of application approval process within an allotted period.  Beyond setting up computer programs. Very little chance of training or advancement due to "clicks" or "favorites."  Management  tended to depend upon one's relationship to previous managers...very family specific.  Having previously been employed as upper management, I believe management could have been improved through quality training in employee development and relations as opposed to advances based on management's personal preferences.

Working for the BLM was a great experience. I had a great manager and great group of co workers. The office was fast paced in fire season but you were treated well and humor in the office was regular and appreciated. Only reason I left was I was working a temporary position and a permanent job wasn't available. I would definitely work there again.

The job  was steady and secure.  Advancement opportunities were mainly by moving , but some openings would appear from vacancies in house.  The annual leave , sick leave and heath insurance was good . The pay was a bit below average but was good for the location.  Overtime was available for some jobs.  Field work exists for some positions.  Overall a good place to work .

The BLM has allowed me to learn a vast amount. Utilizing GIS Software and gps hardware has been a big plus, as it has allowed me to use some of the best equipment out there. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with the public answers the questions and provide material they requested 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Keeping material updated and stay involved 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
First class and and team adjusted 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Variety is the typical day

The individuals who are in the highest positions in this line of work are all stubborn, hard headed, and disrespectful. Instead of helping someone advance and learn something, you get talked down upon using almost every profanity in the English dictionary. Favoritism is at an all time high here, in order for you to advance, you must be amongst the favorite people

The day at work is always variable and exciting. I have received training in wetlands, riparian ecology, soil, and air resources. I have and provided input for sound land management decisions involving public land. The most enjoyable part of the job is the variety and experiencing the beauty of public land and the resources that it provides.

I regret working for the BLM.  It's an Good Old Boy network that proritizes oil, gas and grazing over the health of the environment.  Everyday I see the destruction of cattle grazing on the land and no one cares because they are just working for a paycheck and are too scared to go up against the ranchers. 

If you like the work, its great. Just don't expect to get paid like the private sector. The trade off for having a government job and low pay is the presumption of job security. That is until congress doesn't pass the budget and your pay check to pay check job puts tremendous stress on your life.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Records clerk 3 salaries reported	$19.43 per hour
Administrative assistant 1 salary reported	$16.57 per hour
Survey technician 1 salary reported	$62,759 per year
Park ranger 1 salary reported	$21.85 per hour
Natural resource technician 1 salary reported	$80,698 per year

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