Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as Natural Resources Program Manager for the Operations Support Division.

Duties

Serves as Natural Resources Program Manager for the Operations Support Division, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP) with responsibility for the development and administration of the forest, land, fish and wildlife, and hunting and fishing programs. Programs include National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Cultural Resources Program, Fish and Wildlife, Forestry, Wildland Fire Program, Pesticide, and agricultural out lease programs. Develops budgets, work plans and management plans in accordance with the multiple use concept of all natural, renewable resources to achieve optimum use while maintaining the environmental qualities, ecological relationships, and aesthetic values. Serves as the installation pest management coordinator and pest management quality assurance evaluator. Performs environmental, cultural, and natural resources review of federal actions and mission activities on the installation to evaluate impacts to natural and cultural resources. Assesses fish and wildlife populations and determines habitat requirements. Develops and implements a Forest Management Sustainability Plan that ensures timber operations, treatment, and harvest techniques are compatible with long-term natural resources strategies and goals. Develops and coordinates the plant agricultural lease program integration with the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant mission, grounds maintenance and other programs. Serves as the Program Manager (PM) for the Cultural Resources Program which includes management of the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) ensuring all requirements in the plan are fully executed. Serves as the Installation pest management coordinator (IPMC) and manages the pest management program including coordination of the use of approved pesticides with the Army’s pest management consultant. Prepares, plans, and budgets for all the conservation program elements through the Army’s conservation reimbursable program.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 20% of the time.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must possess and maintain base driving privileges. Installation driving privileges are automatically granted unless suspended or revoked.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain IPMC certification through the Armed Forces Pest Management Board.
• Varying hours may be required.
• Fieldwork is subject to adverse 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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract AdministrationEnvironmental Law and Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Planning Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Management and Biological Scientist (0401). 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 one of the above basic requirements, specialized experience must also be met: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating impacts of activities on natural resources, such as conservation or protection of the land; 2) Evaluating impacts of activities to cultural resources, such as compliance with environmental laws/regulations; and 3) Coordinating an agricultural lease program for organizational programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) or equivalent. 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-11).

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 GL-W0LEAA IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL Middletown, IA 52638 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk