About the Position: You will serve as senior ranger and senior advisor to the Operations Project Manager (OPM) on all recreational/resource management issues. Lead the development and execution of park programs which are divided into four functional areas: recreation management, natural resources management, visitor assistance and interpretation. You will coordinate the work of other Rangers assigned to the functional areas.

Duties

Prepare consolidated program documents for review by Operations Project Manager (OPM) Prepare concept plans for needed recreation facility rehabilitation, additions and new construction. Serve as an Ordering Officer to make over-the-counter purchases or telephone orders, within approved limits, using the Government purchase card. Coordinate work with other Federal agencies, local volunteers, and interested/affected state, local and county government officials to obtain cooperation in accomplishing program goals. Prepare or coordinate the preparation of environmental assessments or impact statements. Insure that contract billings are verified, and incidents of deficient work are documented and reported to the Operations Project Manager (OPM). Attend inter-agency and public meetings related to Corps activities and problems common to the involved participants to resolve problems of land utilization, recreation, maintenance and development.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• May be required to work nights/weekends
• Required to obtain a USACE boat operator license.
• Required to wear a USACE uniform.
• In accordance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace, this position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles

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 EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience or educational 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes leading and mentoring others AND two (2) of the following: a)Administering the conservation/use of natural resources; b) Implementing plans for the construction/improvement of facilities; c) Developing/administering service/minor construction contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education with major study in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget ExecutionLeadershipOral CommunicationPublic PlanningTechnical Competence 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 second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

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 RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO DO NOT MAIL Sacramento, CA 95814 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk