Natural Resource Specialist
Natural Resource Specialist
- Open & closing dates
10/23/2024 to 11/01/2024
- Salary
$49,025 - $94,317 per year
- Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
- Locations
Duties
- Assists with various compliance activities associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and other associated laws, regulations, and policies.
- Develops management plans and agreements with state and Federal management agencies.
- Works with a variety of professional, technical, and skilled craft workers to implement a wide range of outdoor recreation or natural resource projects.
- Identifies existing and potential problems associated with recreation, planning, construction, operation, and maintenance activities on project lands.
- Prepares technical reports and provides technical assistance to multidisciplinary government or contracting personnel involved in preparing such reports and/or permits.
- Participates in meetings with project partners and resource agencies regarding recreation, fish, and wildlife resource management issues.
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with state, local, and other Federal agencies, special interest groups and members of the public.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).
You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Natural Resource Specialist, you must meet BOTH the Basic Education Requirement and the Additional Requirements. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.
Basic Education Requirement:
A. Degree: A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also meet the qualifications below:
GS-07:
Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or its non-Federal equivalent that included assisting with environmental compliance, recreation, or land resource management activities; and drafting technical documentation.
OR
Education: One full year of graduate level education. The education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement: Must meet one of the following: Upper 1/3 of graduating class based on completed courses; 3.0 or higher out of possible 4.0 based on four years of education or based on final two years of curriculum; 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 based on average of required major courses or required major courses in final two years of curriculum; Member of national scholastic honor society which meets requirements of Association of College Honor Societies.
OR
Combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.
GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service or its non-Federal equivalent that included experience analyzing and assisting with projects related to the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources; analyzing environmental compliance, recreation or land resource management activities; and preparing technical documentation.
OR
Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR
Combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.
GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service or its non-Federal equivalent that included experience managing projects related to the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources; analyzing and offering recommendations related to environmental compliance, recreation or land resource management activities, and finalizing technical documentation.
OR
Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, in a related field.
OR
Combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.
The superior academic achievement provision is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-07 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honors society. For more information, visit OPM.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 11/01/2024.