Natural Resources Specialist.

Duties

Serves as technical expert on matters of public land use and conservation, protection of natural resources, wildlife habitat, recreation, and soil and water quality issues.

Advises engineering staff regarding balanced decision making for the management of lands and facilities, conserving natural resources consistent with ecosystem management principles, and adherence to sound environmental stewardship.

Advises staff on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Mentors biologists in biological and natural resources field work.

Coordinates with park rangers in the development and shaping of future recreation projects and reviews plans for proposed projects.

Provides field guidance to ensure that operation and maintenance of dams and related facilities is undertaken in a manner that minimizes and reduces adverse impacts to the environment.

Participates with other Divisions to ensure compliance with established environmental policies and guidelines at Corps managed and outgranted lands.

Requirements

Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

This position requires a valid state driver's license due to the need for site visits.

Must be able to perform onsite fieldwork including walking long distances in uneven terrain, bending and stooping, and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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).

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 Basic Requirement For Natural Resources Specialist 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.

Specialized Experience In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

• Preparing documents to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act;
• Conducting QA reviews of documents;
• Advising staff on compliance with environmental documents.

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.

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: Additional information 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.

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service.

Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

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 This is a(n) 18 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 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.

A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

Depending on funding availability and management discretion.

An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire.

An Incentive requires a signed service agreement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.