Natural Resource Specialist (Ranger) GS-0401-11 (85639)
US Army Corps of Engineers, Campbellsville, KY, United States
Position Overview/Duties
The Louisville District is recruiting for a Natural Resources Specialist that will serve as a senior park ranger at a large multiple-use lake office, performing various functions in the parks and natural resources, shoreline management and lease administration. This position is located at Green River Lake, in Campbellsville, KY in the Operations Division of the Louisville District Office.
Provide guidance to subordinates in forestry, wildlife management and fisheries programs and in the interpretive and visitor assistance programs.
Monitor the parks attendance program, recommend and prepare needed changes to contract specifications.
Make presentations on project activities.
Initiate and promote cooperation and communication with local interest groups and visitors to solicit partnership and inform and educate lake users on project activities, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with critical pool elevations and the Project Flood Emergency Plan and make decisions based on the circumstances and this document.
Check dam equipment gages and indicators for accuracy, and adjust if necessary.
Other Conditions and Requirements
APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905.
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens.
Applicant qualifications: Must meet the Basic Education and Specialized Experience requirements described below. Includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs.
Basic Requirements for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Requirements
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑09 grade level in the Federal Service, including overseeing all aspects of conservation, environmental, natural resource and recreation management at a project used by thousands of visitors.
OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: May be used if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (total months of experience divided by 12 plus graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 18).
Competencies needed:
Communications
Natural Resource Management
Program Management
Program Outreach
Conditions of Employment:
One-year probationary period may be required.
Position covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program.
Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination through background investigation.
Other Essential Information:
Selection is subject to restrictions from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Nepotism: Under 5 USC 3110, appointment is prohibited if supervision is within the chain of a relative.
This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
Position may be eligible for situational telework only.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date.
Salary includes locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Position is a CP‑18 Career Field.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized up to 25%.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service.
Applications must be submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity at https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. Applications may request accommodation at any time during the application, hiring, or employment process.
GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
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The Louisville District is recruiting for a Natural Resources Specialist that will serve as a senior park ranger at a large multiple-use lake office, performing various functions in the parks and natural resources, shoreline management and lease administration. This position is located at Green River Lake, in Campbellsville, KY in the Operations Division of the Louisville District Office.
Provide guidance to subordinates in forestry, wildlife management and fisheries programs and in the interpretive and visitor assistance programs.
Monitor the parks attendance program, recommend and prepare needed changes to contract specifications.
Make presentations on project activities.
Initiate and promote cooperation and communication with local interest groups and visitors to solicit partnership and inform and educate lake users on project activities, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with critical pool elevations and the Project Flood Emergency Plan and make decisions based on the circumstances and this document.
Check dam equipment gages and indicators for accuracy, and adjust if necessary.
Other Conditions and Requirements
APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905.
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens.
Applicant qualifications: Must meet the Basic Education and Specialized Experience requirements described below. Includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs.
Basic Requirements for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Requirements
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑09 grade level in the Federal Service, including overseeing all aspects of conservation, environmental, natural resource and recreation management at a project used by thousands of visitors.
OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: May be used if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (total months of experience divided by 12 plus graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 18).
Competencies needed:
Communications
Natural Resource Management
Program Management
Program Outreach
Conditions of Employment:
One-year probationary period may be required.
Position covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program.
Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination through background investigation.
Other Essential Information:
Selection is subject to restrictions from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Nepotism: Under 5 USC 3110, appointment is prohibited if supervision is within the chain of a relative.
This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
Position may be eligible for situational telework only.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date.
Salary includes locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Position is a CP‑18 Career Field.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized up to 25%.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service.
Applications must be submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity at https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. Applications may request accommodation at any time during the application, hiring, or employment process.
GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
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