Open to the first 75 applicants or until 09/29/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for overall Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit (CESU) program management and operational responsibilities assigned by the Natural Resources Deputy Associate Director and coordinating with the University, non-governmental agencies, Superintendents, and Park Managers, for the natural, social, and cultural resource needs of the Region in direct support to units of the National Park Service. The Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit partners with federal agencies and universities in an effort to better understand and adaptively manage ecological, biophysical, cultural, economic and social resources and issues in parks, especially those pertaining to large Great Plains ecosystems. The incumbent's major duties include development of research, educational and technical assistance programs based on interdisciplinary, multi-scale, systems-oriented approaches that engage affected communities and stakeholders to directly benefit parks and park management decisions. Physical Demands: The work involves the usual demands of the office setting as well as extended travel and occasional long work periods to meet deadlines. In addition, field trips under a variety of field and climatic conditions may occur. Working Conditions: Most of the work involves typical indoor office activity as well as the ability to travel. Field examinations of field study areas and resource problem areas in a wide variety of habitats with varying climate and terrain may occur. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/29/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Applicants can meet the Basic Educational or Experience Requirements for one of four occupational series. If you do not meet the at least one of the Basic Educational or Experience Requirements for one of the occupational series, you will receive no further consideration. The Basic Requirement for each occupational series is listed below. YOU MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS showing degree conferral or the identified number of semester hours for each occupational series. Basic Requirement for a Social Scientist GS-0101. 1). Possess a degree in behavioral or social science, or a related discipline appropriate to the position. You must include transcripts which show degree conferral. -OR- 2). Possess a combination of education and experience that provide me with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major (24 credit hours) in the field. You must include transcripts showing related coursework of 24 or more credit hours of education. Your resume should document your experience to combine with the education. -OR- 3). Possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Basic Requirement for a Cultural Anthropologist GS-0190. 1). Possess a degree in an appropriate field of anthropology. -OR- 2). Possess a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in an appropriate field of anthropology, or related coursework, plus appropriate experience, or additional education. You must include transcripts and your resume should document your experience to combine with the education. -OR- 3). Possess four years of appropriate experience in anthropology performing research, museum work, or similar professional-level work. Basic Requirement for a Biologist GS-0401. 1). Possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR- 2). Possess a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours) in courses such as biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position plus appropriate experience, or additional education. You must include transcripts and your resume should document your experience to combine with the education. Basic Requirement for a Physical Scientist GS-1301. 1). Possess a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. -OR- 2). Possess a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors shown such as physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. - AND - To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must possess the specialized experience to meet the minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: GS-13 LEVEL EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: 1) basic experience applying human dimensions principles and techniques as used in areas such as human-wildlife conflict, grassland management, hydrology, public involvement, visitor behavior change, cultural and historical resource preservation and strategic communications or analysis and interpretation of human dimensions techniques or scientific principles to either natural, physical, cultural or social resources projects, programs or management planning and decision-making; and 2) Assisting in development and maintenance of external partnerships relative to natural, social or cultural resource management and/or science geared to protection of natural or cultural resources on public lands. You must include years, months and hours per week worked. GS-14 LEVEL EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: 1) specific experience in human dimensions principles and techniques as used in areas such as human-wildlife conflict, grassland management, hydrology, public involvement, visitor behavior change, cultural and historic resources preservation and strategic communications; or direct implementation and analysis of human dimensions techniques or scientific principles to either natural, physical, cultural or social resources projects, programs or management planning and decision-making; and 2) Significant leadership role in the development and maintenance of external partnerships relative to natural, social or cultural resource management and/or science geared to protection of natural or cultural resources on public lands. You must include years, months and hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 and GS-14 grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Interior Region 3, 4 and 5 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Central HR Central Team
• Phone: 402-661-1562
• Email: [email protected]