These positions are with the Tongass National Forest. Positions may be filled at one or more duty locations included in this announcement. See Additional Information section for more information. Final determination of duty station will be made by the selecting official at the time of selection. For more information, contact Jason Anderson at [email protected].

Duties

Coordinates with District Rangers and other leadership team Staff Officers to ensure natural resource program goals and objectives are thoroughly understood. Monitors performance to ensure resource program goals and objectives are successfully achieved. Conducts formal activity and management reviews as assigned and documents results and schedules accomplishment in accordance with established procedures. Provides reports of findings. Responsible for program management, planning, budgeting and management information (PBMI) identifying work force and organizational needs, and Forest priorities. Coordinates with other federal agencies for project efforts. Reviews environmental analysis reports to determine regulatory compliance and adequacy of approved natural resources / biological plans. Analyzes and determines the effects of management activities on natural resources and reviews environmental assessments findings Reviews and approves all long- range and short- range program action plans to ensure consistency with strategies and program emphasis in approved forest plans. Performs supervisory duties at least 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Basic Requirement: GS0401: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-1301: Degree: 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 Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic education requirement, you must also possess the specialized experience defined below. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-12: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the 11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Provided guidance in the management of a recreation and non-recreation special uses, lands or energy related program; Coordinated a program and plans with other resource management functions; Provided recommendations on development and execution of a recreation and non-recreation special uses, lands or energy related program to ensure accomplishments were within applicable guidelines; OR prepared short-range and long-range resource plans and ensured compliance with land management planning policies and regulations. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]