Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger).

About the role

Performs a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation and dam safety.
Participates in all aspects of recreation management at the project.
Assists in developing plans for facility improvements which are consistent with current and future demands.
Implements plans for special recreation projects and improvements.
Inspects facilities including playgrounds, sanitary facilities, trails, campground areas, boat ramps, picnic areas, and signs.
Assists with park maintenance activities.
Patsrols project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, destruction of property, and to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, and protection of project land, water, facilities and other environmental and cultural resources.

Responsibilities

• Planning and accomplishing the day-to-day operations for a group of general recreational areas
  
• Congducting frequent land patrols to inspect and/or observe conditions, activities, and/or operations to project lands or reservoir
  
• Promoting special events by working directly with the area news media, civic groups, and/or schools to provide technical assistance and providing advice on matters dealing with policy, water safety, natural resources, and/or history.

Requirements

Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states.
This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Corps of Engineers certification for operation of a motorboat.
This position requires the incumbent to wear an agency prescribed uniform while on duty.
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.