These positions are located on a Forest Service unit and are responsible for planning, programming, and executing work plans and projects for wilderness, recreation, trails, special uses, and other related programs. Multiple positions will be filled. Full performance grade level varies by location. See EDUCATION SECTION for specific information for each location and grade level. In order to be considered for any of these locations verify that the appropriate location is selected.

Duties

Duties listed are at the full performance level. Projects the cost of each program based on staffing, equipment, and supply needs. Collects data, analyzes program needs, and recommends action to maintain a balanced budget for the unit's programs. Strategizes, develops, and reviews proposals for new projects, or proposed revisions of existing plans or activities, and recommends action. Analyzes and determines the effects of proposed recreation activities on natural resources and prepares environmental assessments and reports to document findings. Coordinates with other natural resource disciplines to ensure program requirements are included in the project planning and execution. Develops and advises on the development of annual and long-range management plans in compliance with agency guidelines and direction. Reviews and synthesizes complex permit applications, and background data to prepare and issue draft/final/modified permits, fact sheets, and public notices. Provides expertise and advice in the administration of wilderness, recreation, trails, special uses, and related programs and management activities. Performs supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-0301-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Participated in surveys and studies of wilderness and other specially designated areas, and/or recreation use, facilities, and trails; Engaged partners and volunteers to accomplish recreation and specially designated areas program goals and objectives; Processed and administered special use permits for outfitters and guides, resorts, campgrounds, or other recreation operations and services; Developed or provided input to contracts and agreements that support program delivery. OR: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if directly related to the work of this position. OR: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education described above. Only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify for this grade level. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. GS-0301-11: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Engaged partners, volunteers, and the public to collaboratively manage congressionally designated areas and recreation programs in accordance with applicable laws and policies; Evaluated effectiveness of recreation, special uses, and specially designated areas programs to ensure changes are made as conditions arise; Analyzed and determined the effects between recreation and resource management activities. OR: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that is related to this position. OR: A combination of graduate level education (beyond 36 semester hours) and specialized experience that is directly related to this position that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.

LOCATION INFORMATION: In order to be considered for any of these locations verify that the appropriate location is selected. Final determination of duty station will be made by the selecting official at the time of job offer.

Chatsworth, GA: Full Performance level - GS-11 Contact: [email protected]

Whitmire, SC: Full Performance level - GS-9 Contact: [email protected]

Blacksburg, VA: Full Performance level - GS-11 Contact: [email protected]

Natural Bridge Station, VA: Full Performance level - GS-11: Contact: [email protected]

Harrisonburg, VA: Full Performance level - GS-11 Contact: [email protected]

New Bern, NC: Full Performance level - GS-11 Contact: [email protected]

Mars Hill, NC: Full Performance level - GS-11 Contact: [email protected]

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]