This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is at the district project office. The incumbent will be assisting and working with the Operations Project Manager with the day-to-day operations of projects and assigned program areas.

Duties

Developing various recreation programs to provide quality services for visitors. Implementing assessments as a baseline for measuring impacts of public use on various resources. Developing quality assurance plans for contracts. Writing specifications for contracts within the organization. Resolving issues and discrepancies found on contracting documents and/or evaluations. Conducting public relations services for the general public and for special groups such as eco-meets, environmental awareness events, and safety promotions. Developing plans for environmental and/or wildlife management to maintain resources.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Driver's License.
• Position is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• This position may require temporary duty travel or overnight business travel up to 10%.
• This position may require an Herbicide Applicator's License.
• This position may require a Boat Operator License.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 the Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) 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: GS 11: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting three of the following: 1) Participating in programs designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, and/or forest resources, 2) Reviewing and/or completing contracting documents, 3) Assisting with daily project operations and/or developing essential planning documents, such as shoreline management plans, operation and maintenance manuals and operational management plan, and 4) Collaborating with internal and external contacts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk