Natural Resources Specialist; Ranger

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.

Serves as a natural resource management staff specialist for a major water resource project. Performs a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation, and dam safety.

• Responsible for campground administration and ensuring safety to the recreating public.
• Provides instruction and guidance to temporary or seasonal staff members.
• Enforces Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public on project purposes, conditions, policies and regulations.
• Provides project information to local, state and federal agencies and the visiting public through brochures, bulletin boards, news releases, telephone calls, and other written and oral correspondence.
• Participates in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources. Prescribes and implements resource management actions that promote biodiversity and native species re-establishment.
• Assists with the coordination of short-range planning and execution of all activities related to one or more of the following programs: recreation and park administration, shoreline management, forestry, fisheries and wildlife, etc.
• Participates in the development of various planning documents including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of natural resources.
• Inspects recreation and miscellaneous out-grants, vegetative modification permits, and specially permitted events to insure compliance with the respective agreements.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• Incumbent shall wear appropriate uniform.
• Incumbent must maintain the State motor vehicle operator's license.
• Incumbent may be required to either possess or be able to obtain (within one year) a Corps of Engineers license for the operation of the motorboat.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE
  450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Incumbent will be required to operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways and/or to perform range firefighting duties and/or rescue people endangered by fire on project lands.
• Incumbent will be required to work varying schedules including weekends, holidays and varying shifts.
• Incumbent will be required to obtain and/or maintain an American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR card in good standing.
• Serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator. Operates an automobile, light truck, ATV or motorboat to accomplish assigned duties. Employee must be able to operate the motor vehicles without danger to self or to others.