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This position is located in the National Conservation Education Staff, State and Private Forestry, in the Washington Office. This position provides professional advice and support to staff leadership for the delivery of quality conservation education programs and materials that support the attainment of the agency's mission and strategic goals. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Heidi McAllister at heidi.mcallister@usda.gov or 202-205-1781.
Major Duties
- Duties listed are at the full performance level.
- Assist in executing liaison operations for critical agency-wide programs, with national or international implications in the arena of connecting children to nature and conservation education programs.
- Foster effective working relationships and information networks with business and industry associations, domestic and foreign universities, and stakeholders in all levels of government, i.e., local, state, and federal government including Congress.
- Implement and evaluate conservation education programs.
- Serve as a National representative on committees, councils and working groups, on program reviews, and in conjunction with other federal agencies in executing the conservation education program.
- Provide information and program updates, develop briefing materials and updates for Regional and National leadership.
- Assist in maintaining awareness of program area with respect to achieving the Forest Service mission.
- Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external partners including community leaders, National and Regional Office staff, Tribes, State Forestry agencies, and other partners to achieve Cooperative Education program goals.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series listed below. Basic Requirement: GS-0101:
Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-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 behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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Combination of education and experience -- that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. 0401 Series: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-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 the position.
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Combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major described above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level. Examples of specialized experience are: Assisted in providing guidance concerning interpretation and implementation of environmental education programs; Performed field reconnaissance, collected, and analyzed data needed for preparation of conservation education documents. Participated in interdisciplinary teams and carried out routine studies and evaluations to determine the consequences of various environmental education actions or events. Assisted in responses to appeals regarding decisions made by management. Assisted with developing and maintaining partnerships and agreements. Assisted in administering agreements, ensuring procedures were followed, and that records were maintained correctly. For the GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience are: Assisted a program coordinator with the implementation of agency conservation development and/or conservation education activities. Assisted in preparing plans to resolve conservation education program issues. Coordinated project plans and activities to ensure that program targets were met. Recommended plans and strategies to promote the agency's involvement with state, tribal, and local governments and non-government organizations nationwide. Developed and maintained partnerships and agreements. Developed guidelines, administered agreements, ensured procedures were followed, and records were maintained correctly. 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.
Pay Range
$72,030.00 - $86,335.00