About the Position: Serves as a natural resource management staff specialist for a major water resource project. Performs a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation and dam safety. Responsibilities include long and short range planning, administration, coordination and management of various project activities in the areas of fish and wildlife management, soil conservation, forest and range conservation, water quality, etc.

Duties

Participates in the development of various planning documents including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of natural resources. Documents also include the Project Safety Plan, Fire Prevention Plan, Physical Security Plan, Shoreline Management Plan and Emergency Operations and Maintenance Plan. Participates in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources. Prescribes and implements resource management actions that promote biodiversity and native species re-establishment. Participates in all aspects of recreation management at the project. Assists in developing plans for facility improvements which are consistent with current and future demands. Implements plans for special recreation projects and improvements. Inspects facilities including playgrounds, sanitary facilities, trails, campground areas, boat ramps, picnic areas, signs and wayside exhibits. Enforces Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public on project purposes, conditions, policies and regulations. Patrols project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, destruction of property, and to insure compliance. Assists with project's environmental compliance program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Motorboat Operator's License and Citation Authority within 12 months.
• Must hold a current, valid state drivers license in any one of 50 states in the United States.
• May be required to work during inclement weather conditions.
• Incumbent shall wear appropriate uniform.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 education and/or 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 Specialist (Ranger): 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: Minimum Qualifications GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing programs for the conservation, preservation, and/or restoration of natural and cultural resources of a water resource project; assisting in the development and/or planning of natural resources conservation, recreation, and/or environmental plans; and providing project information to local, state, and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines. 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Natural Resource ManagementProject ManagementPublic Planning 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-07).

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-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk