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This is a TERM position and will be for a period not to exceed thirteen months with possible extensions up to a total of four years without further competition. TERM positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/04/2019 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties
Gulf Islands is the largest of the national seashores, stretching 160 miles from Cat Island, Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island, Florida. Its sparkling waters and beautiful sugar white beaches make it the crown jewel of the Gulf's Emerald Coast. The Seashore encompasses historic forts, coastal forests and marshes, and wilderness islands. Gulf Islands is home to four species of sea turtles, over 300 species of birds, and you can spot pods of bottlenose dolphins from the beaches. The climate is sunny and warm most of the year.
Park headquarters is located in Gulf Breeze, Florida, across the bay from Pensacola (pop. 60,000). The community boasts excellent shopping, medical facilities, cultural and sporting events, and is home to the University of West Florida and Pensacola State College. Gulf Breeze and surrounding Santa Rosa County schools are among the best in the state. The cost of living is moderate, and a wide range of housing is available.
You will serve as the Project Manager for several projects which are Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Early Restoration projects. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Engaging in the study, inventory, monitoring, restoration, and management of a broad range of natural resources including but not limited to, vegetation, wildlife, fisheries, exotic and pest species, sensitive species, and associated ecological components such as air, water, and soil;
- Developing and preparing major portions of the resources management plan primarily dealing with biotic resources;
- Preparing specific action plans pertaining to the management and protection of natural resources;
- Representing the superintendent when working with others to maintain liaisons and effective working relations with related groups and individuals, agencies and the public;
- Negotiating cooperative and interagency agreements and other cooperative instruments needed to effectively carry out resource stewardship goals;
- Developing request for proposals or statements of work and provides oversight for research projects;
- Serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative;
- Developing statistically valid data collection protocols for the monitoring of plant and animal communities and the results of protection, mitigation, and restoration projects;
- Preparing environmental assessments for projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications below: Education: Successful completion of a full four year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: Possess equivalent combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e., 24 semester hours) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline closely related to biology; PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. The quality of the combination demonstrates that I possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of this position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four-year course of study with a major as described above. In addition to the above minimum qualifications, applicants must also possess one of the following the following: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: develop and implement resource management partnerships, project management, developing and implementing management plans, wildlife inventory, in-depth studies and monitoring; Implementing projects associated with the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Restoration funds. Environmental assessments (EAs) for projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act; developing alternatives and preparing specific recommendations for resource protection and restoration activities; and negotiating habitat restoration/management plans and agreements with Federal or State, Tribal organizations, and non-governmental organizations or private landowners. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least three full years of graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to fire science, fire management, biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines. One year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full- time graduate study. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Pay Range
$62,236.00 - $80,912.00