Natural Resource Specialist

Duties

• Develops, updates, and implements natural resource management and protection plans (such as the Operational Management Plan (OMP), Master Plans, and fish/wildlife/vegetation plans) to manage soil, air, water, and wildlife resources.
• Assists with developing and executing plans for recreation area management, operation and maintenance, including facility inspections and park maintenance activities.
• Patrols project land and water areas to enforce Title 36 CFR regulations; educates the public on project purposes, policies, and conservation, and issues verbal/written warnings or citations as required.
• Assists in developing annual work plans, preparing detailed service contracts (refuse, janitorial, maintenance), and performing contract quality assurance inspections.
• Develops and presents interpretive and water safety programs to school groups, civic organizations, and project visitors.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's license.
• Within 6 months of assignment, must take the Defensive Driving Course.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain as per ER 385-1-9, operators of USACE boats/vessels, less than 26 feet in length, will successfully complete a 24-hour training and be licensed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain visitor assistance certification within 1 year of appointment.
• A pre-employment medical examination is required.
• Maybe required to work weekends and/or holidays.

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

• Degree:
  Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

• 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:

Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes enforcing park rules and regulations; assisting with recreation area management; and performing one or more of the following: natural resource management, presenting interpretive programs, or conducting park/facility maintenance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

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

• 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…