Natural Resources Specialist – Direct Hire

Job title:

Natural Resources Specialist – Direct Hire

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: This is a developmental Natural Resources Specialist, GS-0401-05/07/09 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, Operations Division located in Jasper, TX. This position may be filled at the GS-05, GS-07 or GS-09 level.Overview

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Open & closing dates01/07/2025 to 01/17/2025Salary$40,332 – $79,443 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 5 – 9Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position up to 10% of the time.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential9Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCERK256026001746HWControl number827065900This job is open toVideosDuties

• Serves as a Natural Resource Management staff specialist for a major water resource project.
• Performs a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation and dam safety.
• Responsible for various project activities such as fish/wildlife management, soil/forest/range conservation, environmental stewardship, recreation, park administration, public relations/safety, visitor assistance, and other related fields.
• Participates in the development of various planning documents for management of natural resources.
• Participates in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.
• Implements the project Shoreline Management Plan.
• Assists in developing plans for facility improvements and park maintenance while sustaining natural resources values consistent with current and future demands.
• Provides project information to local, state, and Federal agencies and the visiting public through brochures, bulletin boards, news releases, telephone calls, and other written and oral correspondence.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Incumbent is required to obtain a pre-employment physical and an annual health assessment.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a USACE certification for operation of a motorboat.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Citation Authority Certification.
• Incumbent is required to wear a prescribed uniform while in a duty status.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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. Additional information about transcripts is .Basic Education Requirement:A. Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position.
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B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:To qualify for the GS-05:Applicants who meet the basic requirements described above are fully qualified for this grade level.To qualify for the GS-07:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) preparing documents pertaining to leasing and managing of project lands; AND 2) providing project information to the visiting public through brochures, bulletin boards, news releases and/or telephone calls. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position..
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Superior Academic Achievement: In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) Class Standing – Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) – Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B” or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B+” or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR
(3) Honor Society Membership – Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https:// ).
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

To qualify for the GS-09:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) enforcing project regulations, laws and policies by educating visitors; AND 2) planning and/or implementing environmental, recreational and natural resources activities at a park or lake. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position.

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit

for more information. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

• 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$40332 – 79443 per year

Location

Jasper, TX

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:37:46 GMT

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