Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-5-7-9 (01218)

About the role

Serves as a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) for a multi-purpose water resource project responsible for supporting natural resource management, recreation operations, environmental stewardship, public safety, and emergency response activities.

Responsibilities

• Manages recreation facilities and public lands
• Assists with environmental compliance and shoreline management programs
• Enforces federal regulations
• Conducts public outreach and interpretive programs
• Supports dam safety and emergency operations
• Works closely with federal, state, and local agencies
• Protects and enhances natural and cultural resources
• Provides quality recreational opportunities for the public
• Requires weekend, holiday, and emergency response work
• Involves extensive outdoor activity in varying weather and terrain conditions

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing the following:
• Patrolling the park to prevent unauthorized use, trespassing, or destruction of property
• Participating in natural resources activities, such as fish/wildlife management, forestry/vegetation management, soil/water conservation, or fire protection

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position
• Experience: One year of specialized experience performing the following:
• Implementing natural resource management actions involving fish/wildlife, forestry/vegetation management, range land/soil conservation, water/fire protection, or an agricultural lease program

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