About the Position: Works under the general supervision of the Manager with wide latitude for independent action to accomplish the mission at the Lake Office. Makes recommendations to supervisor for final decisions only on matters of major importance. Selects techniques, methods, and processes for studying individual problems independently and successfully deals with conflict situations. Supervisor reviews work through evaluation of reports and recommendations submitted and by discussion.

Duties

Supervises the lake staff in the preparation of various planning documents for the lake. These documents include but are not limited to the OMP, Master Plan, Project Safety Plan, Fire Prevention Plan, Physical Security Plan, Shoreline Management plan, and Emergency Operations and Maintenance Plan. Supervises subordinate GS staff in the capacity of a first line supervisor. There are approximately 15-50 employees assigned to the lake, including permanent, seasonal, temporary, and student employees. Plans, prepares, schedules, and sets priorities for work to be accomplished. Oversees the conservation, preservation, restoration and use of all lake natural resources. Develops guidelines, standards and procedures for analyzing public needs, demands, site carrying capacities and resource capabilities. Plans and oversees the construction for the rehabilitation of campsites, picnic sites, roads, and associated structure in the recreation areas. Periodically reviews and inspects each phase of the Natural Resource Management Program, taking necessary corrective action where improvements need to be made.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent shall wear appropriate uniform.
• Serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator. Operates and automobile, light truck, ATB or motorboat to accomplish assigned duties. Employee must be able to operate the motor vehicles without danger to self or to others.
• Must be able to maintain required Corps of Engineers certification for operation of the motorboat.

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-11: One year of specialized experience which includes experience developing plans for the conservation, preservation and/or use of a project's natural resources; experience overseeing the operation, maintenance and/or development of a recreation facility; and experience in Flood Control and Dam Safety performing relief well measurements, piezometer readings, gate operations, gauge readings, and/or overall inspection of the dam and related structures This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract AdministrationLeadershipOral CommunicationProject 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-09).

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