Natural Resource Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Government
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Science
Environmental Science, Environmental Compliance & Protection
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Positions of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position:
Incumbent will serve as a Natural Resources Management Specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team for a Corps Water Resources development project. 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, Ameri Corps) 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 GS-401-05, Natural Resource Specialist
- A. Degree:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. - 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.
Minimum Requirements for the GS-401-07, Natural Resource Specialist Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes:
- Assisting in the implementation of programs for natural and cultural resource conservation, such as promoting biodiversity, protecting endangered species, or ensuring wetland protection;
- Supporting recreation management by developing plans for facility improvements, monitoring park maintenance activities, and administering use fee programs in accordance with regulations;
- Enforcing regulations such as Title 36 CFR by educating the public, patrolling project lands and waters to ensure compliance, and issuing citations for violations;
- Providing project information to the public and special groups through various means, including brochures, news releases, and presentations to explain management policies and programs.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
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Education:
One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates 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. OR Superior Academic Achievement.
Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses;
- Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
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) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Minimum Requirements for the GS-401-09, Natural Resource Specialist Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes:
- Developing and implementing specific land use plans for diverse water resource projects, including activities related to shoreline management, forestry, fisheries, and wildlife conservation;
- Coordinating the short-range plann
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