This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for to recruit Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Exercises maximum authority and corresponding responsibility to actively plan, direct, and coordinate all phases of the Recreation Management, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Stewardship, Contract Administration, Operation and Maintenance, Flood Mission, Hydropower, etc.

Duties

Prepares, plans and administers the operation, maintenance, and management of project recreational facilities and programs. Develops a budget and administers the preparation and assembly of the annual budget for the lake facilities; i.e. Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Navigation and Environmental Stewardship. Exercises comprehensive knowledge in the natural resource management field to activate and acquire funding for long range programs and projects. Performs as the agency representative that reaches agreements with groups or individuals from other agencies and organizations for multi-use planning and operations of the lakes natural resources management program. Conducts natural resources inventories, develops compartment prescriptions and implements natural resource management programs on tens of thousands of acres of land. Coordinates natural resources activities with fisheries management, reservoir drawdown, North American Waterfowl Management plans, etc., with other agencies and private organizations. Gives advice, counsel, and/or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters. Administers the preparation and publication of brochures and pamphlets, on and off-site interpretive programs, and, numerous special events such as Water Safety Initiatives, Disabled Persons Outdoors Opportunities, etc. Promotes project resources through full utilization of contacts and liaisons with numerous Legislative Representatives, Federal, State and municipal agencies, private and public organizations, and interested individuals.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse 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.
• Must wear uniforms prescribed by Corps of Engineers.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450; annually and upon entering the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Education Requirement: Natural Resources Specialist 0401 series Wildlife Biologist 0486 series Soil Science 0470 series Forestry 0460 series Fish and Wildlife Administration 0480 series Architecture 0808 series Engineer Series - 0800 (Civil Engineer, General Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications GS-13:Specialized Experience: One year experience which includes managing natural resource programs, out grants on public lands, and/or facility maintenance programs; developing implementation plans for natural resources, facilities maintenance, and/or recreation programs; and assisting in the preparation of budgets, work schedules, and/or plans in support of natural resources and/or operations and maintenance programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk