This position is a Natural Resource Planner, GS- 0401-13 in the Alaska Region, National Wildlife Refuge System, Division of Natural Resources, Branch of Conservation Planning and Policy. A total of one vacancy will be filled. You must apply to each duty location's you want to be considered for. The position will be filled in one of these three locations. Homer, AK Anchorage, AK Fairbanks, AK

Duties

As a Natural Resource Planner your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Lead planning projects. Provide guidance to Project Leaders and to refuge planners regarding Comprehensive Conservation Plan development, landscape conservation planning, wilderness plan development and planning guidance in general. Work with Regional Division Chiefs, Refuge Supervisors, and other staff in reviewing planning schedule completions, accomplishment of planning objectives, and overall planning policy compliance. Provide guidance to Refuge Managers and to Realty Officer. Work with Refuge Managers, Refuge Supervisors and the Refuge and Realty Division Chiefs in reviewing acquisition planning schedule completion, accomplishment of acquisition planning objectives, and overall planning policy compliance. Lead, write and review NEPA documents to assure compliance with law and Service and Departmental policies. Coordinate activities of various technical specialists, support personnel, and refuge staff to ensure all planning requirements are satisfactorily addressed and draft and final planning documents are properly prepared, printed, and distributed. Provide input on performance to supervisors. Engage in complex negotiations in meetings with representatives of special interest groups, local, state, tribal, Federal and international agencies, and the public; identify issues and interests, form compromises among parties whose interests conflict, and exchange information and develop cooperative planning efforts. Represent the Service at meetings with international, national, state and local partner agencies and organizations. Prepare and present refuge planning briefings for Service personnel, other agencies, and the public. Develop environmental analyses in compliance with National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, as amended, National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, the Refuge Recreation Act, as amended, the Alaska National Interest Conservation Act, the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Historic Preservation Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and others, including Departmental policies, Executive Orders, Endangered Species Act consultation requirements, and cultural resource preservation laws and policies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 06/14/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Successfully completed a full four year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position. NOTE: Transcripts required. (OR) An appropriate combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e. 24 semester hours) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position; PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. The quality of the combination must demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four year course of study with a major as described above. NOTE: Transcripts required and Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: Serve as project lead for complex controversial conservation planning processes; Write and edit various levels of species or land management planning documents; Apply a variety of laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines affecting conservation of public lands or waters including the National Environmental Policy Act; Engage in complex negotiations with representatives of special interest groups, local, state, tribal, Federal agencies and the public concerning conservation projects; Assist and advise field managers with developing regulations, policies, or restrictions to protect public lands; Lead, coordinate, and facilitate professional teams through decision processes for large complex conservation challenges; Develop contracts or agreements to facilitate a planning process; Analyze and interpret information on environmental impacts for decision makers. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]