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This is a Natural Resources Manager (Outdoor Rec), GS-0401-12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, Operations Division and will be located in Lewisville, TX. This is a permanent and full-time position.
Major Duties
- Monitors, allocates, and expends funds for recreational programs, including both Corps programs, and those in collaboration with other Federal agencies.
- Manages the regional Outdoor professional Recreation Program to ensure that public recreation needs are met, taking into account budgetary, cultural, sociological, educational, health, and historical factors.
- Ensures that public activities on lands and waters are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
- Oversees preparation of the Operational Management Plan (OMP).
- Develops policies and guidance for the Corps Partnership Program, to ensure field level units have the tools and abilities to develop public and private sector partnerships for the development of recreation and other natural resources activities.
- Responsible for the development of budgets, obligations and expenditure schedules and cost estimates.
- Provides for visitor safety and protection through the inspection of facilities to ensure they are free from hazards.
- Promotes acceptance, understanding, and compliance of Government policies and objectives in meeting the needs of the general public with respect to the use of public lands and lake areas.
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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans 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 the 0401 series: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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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 specialized experience which includes: 1) identifying needs and planning special recreational projects or programs for recreation facilities; AND 2) assisting with budget development/execution and administration service contracts; AND 3) collaborating with public groups to achieve recreation goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Contract AdministrationNatural Resource ManagementProgram OutreachPublic Planning 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
$82,696.00 - $107,509.00