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This is a Natural Resources Manager, GS-0401-12 position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District and located in Whitefield, OK. For more information on USACE Tulsa District please click HERE
Major Duties
- You will serve as Natural Resources Manager for a large geographical area; which includes complex and complicated natural resource and recreation programs.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of complex and sometimes controversial natural resource management and protection programs that include fish and wildlife management, soil conservation.
- Forestry and vegetation management, fire protection, cultural resources protection, flood damage reduction and resolution of encroachments on public lands.
- Supervise implementation and coordination of approved mitigation plans and other authorized land management plans, operational controls, and procedures governing conservation and use of project resources;
- Coordinate and manage operation and management of recreation facilities, including campground, picnic areas, boat launching ramps, marinas, historical sites, overlooks, and visitor/information center(s).
- Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of the assignment and the capabilities and availability of the employee.
Qualifications
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). 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 Natural Resource Manager:
A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position
OR
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: Specialized Experience:
One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Managing natural resources programs including work priorities and budget requirements; AND 2) Inspecting maintenance of recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or visitor centers. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Budget AdministrationLeadershipNatural Resource ManagementProgram Outreach Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Pay Range
$76,721.00 - $99,741.00