About the Position: This vacancy is for a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-09 target 11 with the Natural Resources Section located in Thomson, Illinois. Position is being filled at the GS-00401-09 grade level; target GS-0401-11 grade level, OR at the full performance grade level of GS-0401-11.

Duties

Prepare various planning documents for assigned programs to include but are not limited to Emergency Action Plan, Operation and Maintenance Manual, Operational Management Plan (OMP), Project Safety Plan and Physical Safety Plan. Develop guidelines, standards and procedures for analyzing public needs, demands, site carry capacities, natural resource and recreation program capabilities. Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contract Specialist in the preparation and administration of contracts within the authority of the designation. Be responsible for administration and management of outgranted lands. Enforce Title 36 CFR Section 327 and local/district policies on all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands and waters; i.e. issues warnings, citations to violators, etc. Explain to the visiting public conditions prevailing within the project area, its purpose, and association with other programs, rules, and regulations affecting use of facilities, etc. Oversee content of and provide interpretive programs related to managed programs for colleges, schools, professional groups, civic groups, and visitors.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
• If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
• Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
• Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• Depending on mission duties, employee may be required to obtain and/or maintain a required Corps of Engineers license for the operation of a motorboat less than 26 feet (Class A under 16 ft. and/or Class 1 under 26 ft. boat operator license).
• May be required to obtain an Herbicide Applicators license (within one year of starting position) and must maintain this license.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• May be required to work uncommon hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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 & 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): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown 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: GS-09: Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as providing project information to local, state and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of project lands and waters; and/or executing a recreation or environmental stewardship program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education Substitution: Successful completion of a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university that is in a field directly related to the work of this position, and provides 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 appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attache a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: If you have less than one year of specialized experience; and have more than one year but less than the required education described above, you will need to compute the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and ensure your total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.) (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Time in Grade: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-07 grade (or equivalent). GS-11 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as providing project information to local, state and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public; ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of project lands and waters; and executing a recreation or environmental stewardship program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education Substitution: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university that is in a field directly related to the work of this position, and provides 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 appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: If you have less than one year of specialized experience; and have more than two years of graduate level education, but less than three years of graduate level education as described above, you will need to compute the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and ensure your total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 hours (total semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100% to qualify.) (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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 GS-09 grade (or equivalent). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental Law and Regulatory ComplianceNatural Resource ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingProgram Outreach

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-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk