About the Position: Serve as Chief, Natural Resources Division. Has full responsibility for planning, supervising, and monitoring all natural resources programs including Fish and Wildlife, Sportsmen Services, Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM), Agronomy, and Forestry. Provide advice to installation staff elements and subordinate organizations on matters pertaining to conservation of natural resources. Duties are applicable to Fort Sill (94,000 acres).

Duties

Supervise and coordinate the internal activities of the Natural Resources Division. Develop and implement natural resources policies and procedures for Fort Sill according to laws, regulations, military mission requirements, recreational needs, and conservation principles . Integration of professional natural resources programs. Responsible for implementation of environmental programs directly related to natural resources. Directly work in the field to support natural resources programs such as wildlife and fish census, prescribed burning and wildfire control, deer check station operation, noxious animal control, habitat evaluations. Monitor effects of the military mission on natural resources, agricultural out leasing evaluations, and similar items. Perform personnel management duties including personnel selection, training, grievance resolution, performance appraisals, leave scheduling, and similar duties. Direct personnel working directly for the Natural Resources Division including administrative functions such as time cards, Local and External reports, scheduling, and similar items. Responsible for the maintenance of the Natural Resources Management Plan, including statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive 4-wheel drive vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are authorized
• Defense National Relocation Program will NOT be authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Student Loans Repayment may be authorized.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: Monitor a natural resource program in one of the following areas: forest management, fish and wildlife management, parks and recreations, out-grant management, conservation or fire and safety protection. Lead the work of lower-graded employees to meet project objectives. Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies related with natural resources regulations and policies. Inspect activities for compliance of natural resources standards and regulatory requirements. AND Develop routine natural resources reports utilizing automated systems. 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: Managing Human ResourcesNatural Resource Management 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. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Contacts

• Address EK-APF-W6CSAA US ARMY GARRISON FT SILL DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk