NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC); Bangor Station (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVFAC NORTHWEST is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist at Bangor Station, WA. You will prepare and review natural resources documents, including biological assessments and ESA consultations, supporting regulatory compliance for Navy facilities.

The role involves coordinating with agencies, presenting technical information to management, and ensuring alignment with NEPA and ESA requirements. Fieldwork may be involved as part of environmental surveys and project execution.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience with Endangered Species Act section 7 consultations.
• Experience writing or reviewing Biological Assessments under the ESA.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations such as the ESA, Magnuson-Stevens Act, NEPA, or MMPA.
• Experience developing project criteria, schedules and budgets in line with Navy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review natural resources documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee intergovernmental coordination of natural resources efforts and environmental consultations.
• Present technical information to management officials for decision making.
• Coordinate natural resources planning in compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

ESA consultations

Biological assessments

Regulatory compliance

Environmental policy

Education

Biological sciences / natural resource management degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST in the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional physical activity is required including walking, climbing or bending in the performance of fieldwork and during field surveys of existing and/or new facilities. Employees occasionally carry light items, such as books, small instruments or samples, and other similar materials.

Duties

You will prepare or review for accuracy and consistency Natural Resources documents such as biological/ Fish Habitat assessments for Endangered Species Act consultations, Marine Mammal Protection Act permit applications, and other related documents. You will oversee intergovernmental coordination of natural resources efforts and environmental consultations, including Endangered Species Act consultations, to facilitate approval by regulatory agencies. You will present technical information to management officials for use in decision making. You will review environmental documents to ensure accuracy of Endangered Species Act listed species information and regulatory compliance information. You will coordinate natural resources planning requirements for an organization in compliance with environmental regulations such as the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. You will manage the execution of natural resources projects and regulatory consultation, through contract, in-house execution, and other acquisition tools, including preparing scopes of work and serving as the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Managing or participating in Endangered Species Act section 7 consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries)
• Writing or reviewing Biological Assessments under the Endangered Species Act
• Possessing knowledge of environmental regulations such as the Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, or Marine Mammal Protection Act
• Assisting with developing and maintaining project criteria, schedules, and budgets in conformance with project and Navy mission requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience in one of the above majors that includes at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience demonstrates that I possess the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four year course of study with a major as described above.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and is referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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