PDF versionJob Summary
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. This position will be located in Wappapello, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework.
Major Duties
- Works with other fish and wildlife specialists in the district and in coordination with state and federal wildlife management agencies.
- 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.
- Develops and administers the agricultural out-lease program designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, vegetative and water resources.
- Prepares documents pertaining to leasing and managing project lands.
- 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, ect.
- 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.
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/or 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 Resources Specialist (Ranger): 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: Minimum Qualifications for the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in developing planning natural resources conservation, recreation, and/or environmental plans; providing project information to local, state and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public; and implementing programs designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, vegetative and/or water resources. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of 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 requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Natural Resource ManagementOral CommunicationTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement for GS-09: 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-07).
Pay Range
$52,905.00 - $68,777.00