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 21st 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 map for specific locations.
New Employee Orientation
If you are new to Bureau of Land Management Colorado read the New Employee Orientation.
Job Information
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.
To apply for BLM vacancy announcements go to http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9blm.asp.
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/06tables/html/den.asp
Rest of Colorado www.opm.gov/oca/06tables/html/RUS.asp
Volunteer Opportunities
Click here for BLM Colorado volunteer opportunities