NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS-0401-12 (58424)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Chicago District Locations (City, State) LAGRO, IN Position Overview/Duties INTRODUCTION: Under the direction of the Chief, Upper Wabash Project Office, assists Chief and field managers by providing authoritative technical guidance and advice concerning solutions to a variety of highly controversial or unique natural resource management, recreation, flood risk management, and operational problems. Directly supports multiple flood control management/lake operating projects. POSITION: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS-0401-12 PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES: Advise on the management of operating project natural resources through constant consultation and coordination with field managers. Develop guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures for park planning elements. Provide guidance and assistance to OPM in the planning and administering of program responsibilities including Management Plans, Operational Management Plans, Master Plans, Real Estate Plans, and Budget Administration. Provide team leadership to other employees assisting in assigned program functions such as: Natural Resources Management, Inventory, Wildlife, Forest Management, Prairies, wetlands, and other natural areas. Assist OPM with long- and short-term financial planning and oversight of Recreation and Environmental Stewardship business lines. Assist project managers in areas of unproven policy issues and untested regulatory guidelines. Coordinate with Environmental and Cultural Resources on any significant changes or potential changes to eligible or recorded sites. Other Conditions and Requirements APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:Basic Requirement (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 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 requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:Experience Requirement:GS-12 level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience performing park administration, planning, and management; establishing natural resources policy; measuring and predicting use and demand of public parks and recreation areas; budgetary experience such as formulation and review; creating long range administrative operating plans for a public park or recreation area; collaborating with internal and external customers and community members on public outreach for programs; planning, developing, and creating and implementing natural resources management programs such as Visitor Assistance, Safety, Volunteer Programs, etc. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Competencies needed for the position:Financial ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingProgram OutreachOral CommunicationProject ManagementStatistical Analysis CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:One-year probationary period may be required.This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. The position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.Incumbent must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain it as the position requires frequent travel to field project sites. Other Essential Information Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) CP-16-Engineer and Scientists (non-construction) Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). With a signed Service Agreement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Point of contact for this announcement is Chase Wilson, chase.a.wilson@usace.army.mil Your Resume Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (including month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.