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

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 of the position.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Possession or ability to 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 proficiency levels:
  • Qualification requirements within 9 months.
  • Resident qualification requirements within 12 months.
  • 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work role code.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories for current Department of Army Civilian Employees are eligible.

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. (Transcripts required.)
• OR have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in the fields listed above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Transcripts required.)

Specialized Experience

In addition to 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 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 Substitution

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 a U.S. education program. For more information, visit: U.S. Department of Education.

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a 1-year trial period to evaluate fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection may be subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for new Federal employees may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

Benefits

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