For additional information about the duties and location information of this position, please see section below titled "Additional Information" for point of contact (POC). This position is located on a Forest Service unit, and is responsible for planning, developing, administering and executing work plans and projects for wilderness, recreation, trails, and special uses activities.

Duties

Provide program input into a natural resources management planning processes for work plans on wilderness, trails and special uses activities. Conduct surveys and studies of wilderness areas, recreation facilities, trails for rehabilitation plans. Participate in the development of long and short-range plans of wilderness, trails, special uses and recreation resources for agency guidelines and direction. Initiate contact with the public to educate visitors and protect resources. Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination. Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.

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. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Participated in surveys and studies of wilderness and other specially designated areas, and/or recreation use, facilities, and trails; Engaged partners and volunteers to accomplish recreation and specially designated areas program goals and objectives; Processed and administered special use permits for outfitters and guides, resorts, campgrounds, or other recreation operations and services; Developed or provided input to contracts and agreements that support program delivery. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., in biological sciences, social sciences, or natural resources; OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. 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

See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.

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]