About the Position: Responsible for planning, directing, and administering the overall Park and Resource Management program at a multi-purpose lake project. Project purposes include flood risk management, fish and wildlife management, low flow augmentation, water quality control, boundary line maintenance, shoreline management, environmental compliance, and recreation. This is a planned management competitive upgrade to an encumbered position, no vacancy exists.

Duties

Administers programs to include flood risk management, fish and wildlife management, low flow augmentation, water quality control, boundary line maintenance, shoreline management, environmental compliance, and recreation. Responsible for various coordination efforts with Federal, state, and local agencies for proper management of the project and associated resources. Directs site planning and supervision of shoreline management, landscaping, environmental beautification, erosion control, and fire protection. Examines all permit applications and monitors licenses, permits, leases, and easements to ensure compliance of the approved plans. Enforces Title 36 CFR, Part 327, (Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Water Resources Development Projects Administered by the Chief of Engineers) while performing boat patrol or on land surveillance. Participates in public meetings and information exchanges with groups, local committees, concessionaires, courts, media, etc., on matters affecting the Corps of Engineers policies and activities. Develops and executes an Operational Management Plan (OMP) and a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP). Responsible for the preparation, justification and support of budgets, obligations and expenditure schedules and spreadsheets. Supervises staff of permanent and seasonal employees, with additional temporary employees during peak season.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain citation authority. Incumbent must successfully complete the annual refresher training in order to maintain citation authority.
• Incumbent utilizes computers and software including Corps-developed software.
• Incumbent may be required to wear the appropriate uniform for this position. The NRM uniform shall be worn in accordance with EP 1130-2-550, Chapter 8.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment.
• Incumbent may be required to perform wildfire suppression duties.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a current Corps of Engineers motorboat operator's license including all requirements of the District Licensing Policy.

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 EmployeesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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 Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist: 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: experience in a senior or lead position that provides work experience at a multiple-use lake office; coordinating flood risk management, recreational and natural resource management activities at a multiple-use lake project; developing budgets, administering contracts, providing leadership, guidance and oversight to subordinates to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with directives, regulations and policies, and emergency operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsFinancial ManagementManaging Human ResourcesNatural Resource ManagementProgram OutreachTeamwork 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

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone.

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 RE-W2SM02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk