This position is located on the National Forests in Mississippi at the Delta Ranger District in Rolling Fork, MS. The position performs conventional duties in a variety of natural resource programs and functions. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Stephanie Allison at [email protected].

Duties

Responsibilities are at the full performance level (GS-11) Change or modify special use permit to ensure compliance by permittees with special uses. Administer recreation program including operation and maintenance of developed sites, dispersed recreation, trails, wilderness, cultural resources, and interpretive services to protect and enhance resources for visitor use. Plan and direct the policing, fee administration, maintenance, opening and closing, signing, and protection of public use sites for visitors. Communicate with local officials and partners to protect the natural resources Communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees to establish standards and training needs. Use established production or quality standards to plan the work to be accomplished. Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity. Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.

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. Basic Requirement: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement as defined below. For more information on the qualifications for this position, go to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/gs0400/0401.htm 0401 Series Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major field of study that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major. OR Combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, AND experience sufficient to demonstrate that I possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field needed to perform the work of the occupation. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-09; One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level OR a Master's degree orequivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.ORa 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. Examples of specialized experience may include: Assisted in recommending potential sites for additional recreation use and planning development. Assisted in designing, planning, and monitoring new construction of wilderness trails, parking areas, trailhead facilities, campgrounds, picnic areas, parking areas and access roads; Processed special use applications including on-the-ground investigations of site suitability, and preparation of associated environmental assessment reports; Provided program input into the natural resources planning process; Assisted with developing an annual program of work; Created recreation and non-recreation special use permits in a database; Assisted in natural resource management activities; participated in environmental assessments and drafting segments of environmental impact statements. GS-11; One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; OR Ph.D.; OR Equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled); OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). Examples of specialized experience may include: Participated in developing plans to overcome significant resource problems related to forest management, range management, fisheries and wildlife habitat restoration; Assisted in planning, administering, and evaluating various natural resources and environmental protection programs to ensure proper consideration is given to resource conservation and protection measures; Participated in developing the unit program of work for all aspects or portions of the unit planning program, advising, coordinating, or reviewing the annual operating plans and budgets; Assisted in reviewing or developing standard plans for well-established programs or projects or recommending short-range plans for a component of a forestry resource management program. 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 Qualifications section for education requirements.

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]