About the Position: This is a Natural Resources Management Spec (Outdoor Rec), GS-0401-12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District, Operations Division and will be located in Fort Worth, TX.

Duties

Serves as senior Natural Resources and Recreation Management Specialist. Provides expertise in the areas of natural resources conservation, preservation, restoration and use, and recreation planning, policy and administration to support the management of all natural resources at several lake projects. Serves as the senior specialist and district authority for outdoor recreation planning and management. Develops and establishes overall policy for natural resources and recreational planning, development, and management. Provides technical advice on, or implements, national Corps programs at the District level. Prepares revisions and supplements to master plans for lakes and mitigation projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans 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 0401 series: 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 Requirement: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties: 1) overseeing natural resources management and recreation planning, administration, and/or management; AND 2) developing procedures or guidance for natural resources and outdoor recreation. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingNatural Resource ManagementPlanning and Evaluating 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 HB-APF-W2SU02 US ARMY ENGR DIV FT WORTH - FT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk