Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist.

About the Role

This is a Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist position responsible for overseeing the Project Office and District mission, including the administration of the Natural Resources Management program and various coordination efforts with Federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and metrics to achieve the Project Office and District mission.
• Administer the Natural Resources Management program, including conservation programs, visitor assistance, water quality control, resource management, lakeshore management, environmental compliance, and recreation.
• Prepare, submit, and defend annual budget requests in compliance with agency guidance.
• Employ agency financial mechanisms to execute project funding efficiently and meet obligation and expenditure goals.
• Direct gate changes to maintain or control water levels in reservoirs and coordinate synchronization of releases from multiple reservoirs.
• Direct, coordinate, and monitor repairs, improvements, and inspections of facilities for dam safety, emergency response, and flood control.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations, including issuing citations and fines, and promote safety programs such as safe boating councils and first aid courses.
• Coordinate with Federal, state, and local agencies for proper management of the project and associated resources.
• Participate in public meetings and information exchanges with groups, committees, concessionaires, courts, media, and others on matters affecting Corps of Engineers policies and activities.
• Supervise a staff of permanent and seasonal employees, with additional temporary employees during peak seasons.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 10% of duty time may be required.
• Must possess or obtain (within 3 months of starting) a valid State motor vehicle operator's license and maintain it.
• Must be available for call-back during non-duty hours (including weekends) to support emergency situations.
• Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Must possess or obtain (within 12 months of starting) a Motorboat license.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher) 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 in the above fields, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Specialized Experience (GS-13): One year of specialized experience which includes:

• Experience in a senior or lead position at a multiple-use lake office.
• Coordinating flood risk management, recreational, and natural resource management activities at a multiple-use lake project.
• Developing budgets, administering contracts, and providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to subordinates.
• Ensuring mission accomplishment and compliance with directives, regulations, policies, and emergency operations.

This experience must be equivalent to work performed at the GS-12 level in the federal service. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position.

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-12).

Foreign Education: If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must show that the education has been evaluated by a private organization specializing in foreign education and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the following employment authority categories are eligible:

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• 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
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Competencies

You will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Decisiveness
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Resilience

Benefits

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 designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires submission of a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.
• Relocation and Recruitment Incentive may be authorized with a 2-year signed service agreement.