Natural Resources Specialist - Pleasant Valley, United States - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Verified Company

Pleasant Valley, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Provide project information to local, state, and federal agencies and visiting public.
Assist with reviewing shoreline permits to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
Administer natural and cultural resources programs to ensure conservation, preservation, and restoration.
Participate in the development of various planning documents for management of natural resources.
Develop plans for facility improvements.
Perform quality review of contract specifications and real estate actions.
Assist in implementing natural resources plans and work with the appropriate entities.
Determine natural resources needs for assigned projects.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must have a valid state driver's license and maintain this license.
This position requires a preemployment physical.
Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year, and be able to maintain required Corps of Engineers certification/license for operation of the motorboat.
Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
May be required to work uncommon hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) for GS-05, GS-07, and/or GS-09 levels:
A

Degree:

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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OR
B.

Combination of Education and Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for the this position at the GS-07 and/or GS-09 you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience for the GS-07 level:

One year of specialized experience which includes providing project information to local, state and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public; patrolling project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use, trespassing, and/or destruction of property; and participating in programs designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, vegetative and/or water resources.

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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OR

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: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences.

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OR
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Specialized Experience for the GS-09 level:

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in developing planning natural resources conservation, recreation, and/or environmental plans; providing project information to local, state and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public; and implementing programs designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, vegetative and/or water resources.

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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OR

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: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences.

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OR

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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Planning
Natural Resource Management
Oral Communication
Planning and Evaluating

Education:

Additional information:

Incentives may be authorized.
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.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a(n) 18 Career Field position
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Stat