U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hiring for Natural Resource Specialist at Wappapello, Missouri Full Time

Summary About the Position: Works under general Supervision of the Operations Manager and the Assistant Operations Manager. Assignments are received in terms of general objectives with timeframe for completion. Incumbent is expected to complete assignments independently in accordance with existing directives and policies. Supervisor is usually, but not always, available to provide advice and assistance. Discusses controversial problems and matters of policy with supervisor. Responsibilities Incumbent is assigned as the Recreation and/or Visitor Assistance and/or Interpretive Services program management specialist at a District Lake project. Management of the recreation facilities and/or visitor assistance program may include patrol of land and water areas, enforcement of Title 36 warnings and citation records, fee collection, Recreation Fee Cashier (RFC) duties, etc. Management may also include safety for project employees and visitors, project security program, search and rescue point of contact, security alarm system point of contact, regulatory buoy system, recreation area bulletin boards, etc. Oversees the conservation, preservation, restoration and use of all lake natural resources. Develops guidelines, standards and procedures for analyzing public needs, demands, site carrying capacities and resource capabilities. As the team leader, is responsible for the accomplishment of the assigned program. Plans and oversees the construction for the rehabilitation of campsites, picnic sites, roads, and associated structures in the recreation areas. Periodically reviews and inspects, individually and with the lead program team, each phase of the Recreation and/or Visitor Assistance/Natural Resources Management and Interpretive Services and Outreach Programs. Explains to the visiting public conditions prevailing within the project area, its purpose, and association with other programs, rules, and regulations affecting use of facilities, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans 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 GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes providing visitor assistance and/or interpretive outreach, ensuring compliance with rules and/or regulations, and executing a recreation or environmental stewardship and/or flood risk program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance Natural Resource Management Planning and Evaluating 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-09). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This position will be located in Wappapello, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) #18 – Engineers and Scientist Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.