About the Position: This is a Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist, GS-0401-12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations Division, Lake Red Rock Project Office. This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement # CERG244829167778. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Duties

Direct work activities, provide general direction to employees and gather data for budget planning, manpower, and administrative matters. Establish and explain performance standards and goals for assigned employees. Complete employee performance evaluations/performance appraisals. Serve as the lead for flood risk management programs. Coordinate program efforts with other internal activities/offices and other external agencies when needed. Direct natural resource inventories, develop compartment prescriptions, and implement natural resource management programs. Provide input on flood risk management structures and water control plan for the operation on both reservoir systems to cross flow requirements across Rock Island District, Region, and multi-agency efforts. Ensure that utility systems and site environment supports safe public usage and meet certification requirements. Preserve and protect rare and/or endangered species of flora and fauna, and cultural and historic resources by utilizing natural resource management techniques. Provide recommendations and review other input for negotiation of local law enforcement contracts and administer contracts to ensure public compliance with Title 36 and local and state laws. Establish plans and budget and direct all range, fish, and wildlife management; out grant management; archaeological and cultural resource management; and insect, rodent, pollution, and erosion control.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain (within one year) a Corps of Engineers certification/license for the operation of a motorboat and must maintain this license.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• Incumbent shall wear appropriate uniform while in performance of Natural Resource Management duties.
• Incumbent will be required to operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.

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 Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. 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 Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist- 401 Series 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing natural resources plans and programs designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife and water resources; assisting with flood risk management operations and plans; reviewing service contracts to ensure compliance with local and state laws; and working with other to create various planning documents for Natural Resources Management programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipNatural Resource ManagementOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management

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