Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and technical staff and oversee contractor personnel.
• Plan, assign, and review work.
• Guide, advise, coach, teach, and empower individuals and teams.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs for conservation and natural resources management, including wildland fire, endangered species, fish and wildlife, inventory, monitoring, permitting, and compliance activities.
• Provide input to the annual work plan, develop five-year plans, and make adjustments as needed for the Environmental Division.
• Prepare a variety of documents, including correspondence, reports, briefing slides, and policy statements.
• Serve as the Chief, Environmental Division, responsible for installation conservation, natural, and cultural resources management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure continued physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must obtain and maintain Cyber work roles at specified proficiency levels:
  • Qualification requirements within 9 months.
  • Resident qualification requirements within 12 months.
  • 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work role code.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories for current Department of Army Civilian Employees.

Basic Requirement:

• Have a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
• OR have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must have one year of specialized experience which includes:

• Working on environmental programs to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA).
• Preparing or reviewing environmental documentation or permits to ensure compliance.
• Determining the impact of proposed projects on the environment or natural resources.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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-11).

Education: For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Foreign Education: If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.

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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.