This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Natural Resources Program Manager at J. Strom Thurmond, a large multiple-purpose lake, which has extensive shoreline management/real estate programs, substantial recreation. This position involves planning, coordinating execution of complex natural resource programs.

Duties

Serves as the natural resource manager for a large multiple-purpose lake project Overseeing the shoreline management and real estate programs for the J. Strom Thurmond Project Office. Plans, coordinates, and directs the execution of complex natural resource programs to include shoreline management and lease administration activities, coordinating closely with community stakeholders Recommend approval or disapproval for proposed real estate activities or developments in marinas, parks, wildlife management areas, utility corridors, etc. Plan and conduct public involvement to obtain input on shoreline management programs. Responsible for developing and executing budgets for the project’s environmental stewardship business line. Establish and manage continuing program of land and water patrols and inspections to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, or destruction of property, and ensure visitor compliance with usage and rules and regulations Develops and recommends annual management, operations and management schedules, and revisions of programs as conditions require. Supervise all personnel engaged in the management, operation, and maintenance of lands and waters.

Requirements

• This appointment may require a 10% Temporary Duty Travel.
• Incumbent may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation (NACI-TIER 1).
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles up to 7500 GVW on all types of road surfaces including sever weather conditions.

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. Priority 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 Natural Resources 0401 Series positions: 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; Providing guidance and directing complex natural resource and recreation programs; assisting in the development of natural resource protection programs such as fish and wildlife management, forestry and vegetation management and fire protection; and assisting in the management of shorelines and lease administration activity. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget AdministrationOrganizational AwarenessTechnical Competence

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 RL-W2SR05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SAVANNAH DO NOT MAIL Savannah, GA 31402 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk