Natural Resource Specialist; Ranger GS

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Falls Of Rough, KY

The Louisville District is recruiting for a Natural Resource Specialist (Park Ranger) GS Series 0401 to serve as a Park Ranger at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, KY.

Management may select at the GS‑05, GS‑07, or GS‑09 level. Full performance level of this position is GS‑09.

• Responsible for planning and implementation of a variety of program areas involving administration, resource management, and visitor services, and performs a variety of tasks including assisting in contract administration, implementing Corps Plans, short- and long-term fiscal planning, and participating in flood control activities.
• Participates in the development of various planning documents, including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of the project's man-made and natural resources.
• Assists with the coordination of planning and execution of activities related to numerous programs, to include forestry, wetlands, shoreline management, boundary surveillance, water quality, and archaeological sites.
• Reviews plans proposed by others on government land and provides recommendations for modifications.
• Patrols and inspects project sites, recreation areas, and public use facilities by vehicle, boat, or foot, for safe and usable conditions in accordance with Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation.
• Develops and promotes Water Safety Programs, oversees project interpretive program, and the disaster response activities.
• Works closely with Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations in cooperative efforts.

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019‑R "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program".
• This position requires a pre‑employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to lift and carry materials weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid State motor vehicle license and obtain/maintain Corps of Engineers boat operator's license within 1 year of employment.
• Must work weekends and holidays when needed.

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Specialist (Park Ranger) position:

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