About the Position: This is a Natural Resources Manager, GS-0401-12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, Operations Division, Capital Regional Office, located in Canyon Lake, TX.

Duties

Serve as a Natural Resources Manager for a large geographical area, which includes a major reservoir project with complex and complicated natural resource and recreation programs that are subject to numerous problems. Develop and execute the planning and management of natural and man-made resources and the operation and maintenance of all structures, roads and appurtenances. Develop a variety of natural resource management and protection programs (fish and wildlife management, soil conservation, forestry/vegetation management, fire protection, cultural resources protection, flood damage reduction and encroachments). Establish and oversee the continuing program of land and water patrols and inspections to prevent unauthorized use, trespass or destruction of property, and ensure visitor compliance with usage rules and regulations. Implement water safety, physical security, and fire protection programs. Coordinate and manage operation and management of recreation facilities, including campground, picnic areas, boat launching ramps, marinas, historical sites, overlooks, and visitor/information center(s). Use professional judgment to develop conceptual plans for renovation of areas to reduce operations and maintenance costs and/or to increase revenue. Develop and implement an effective internal control program that protects the integrity of financial and property resources of the project. Supervise all aspects of the work of the organization.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for the Natural Resources Manager (0401): A. Degree: bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience for the Natural Resources Manager (0401): One year of specialized experience which includes two of the following three duties: 1) Natural resources management to include range land/forestry/shoreline management or soil conservation/wildlife/fish resources management; OR 2) Monitoring public usage of park natural resources or recreational activities; OR 3) Assisting with the development or implementation of land management plans or operational management plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementLeadershipNatural Resource ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingProgram Outreach Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk