Natural Resources Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to natural resource planning, habitat management, and recreation program support across Corps lands and waters. You will help prepare plans, update master plans, monitor land use permits, and advise field projects on ecosystem stewardship.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Real Estate and field staff to ensure resource protection, safety, and mission success, while overseeing invasive species programs and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in field inspections collecting data on natural resources and public use.
• Assisting senior specialists with habitat inventories, vegetation sampling, and documenting findings for larger reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare natural resource plans and programs pertaining to silviculture, range management, soil conservation, and agriculture leases, environmental compliance, wildlife habitat, and public use.
• Prepare documentation in support of Master Plan Updates/Supplements and assist field project/lake manager in preparation of Operational Management Plans.
• Monitor project administration of land use permits, surveillance of lands and water and encroachment prevention.
• Advise field projects on natural resource management of land and waters; conserve resources via ecosystem management, compliance, protection, and restoration practices.
• Oversee aquatic and terrestrial invasive species program.
• Partner with Real Estate and field staff to ensure compliance with policies for resource protection, development, aesthetics, safety, and mission success at Corps managed and out-granted lands.
• Assist with the recreation program in visitor assistance training and its user fee program.

Job description

Duties

• Prepares assists and/or reviews natural resource plans and programs pertaining to silviculture, range management, soil conservation, and agriculture leases, environmental compliance, wildlife habitat, and public use.


• Prepares documentation in support of Master Plan Updates/Supplements and assists field project/lake manager in preparation of Operational Management Plans.


• Monitors project administration of land use permits, surveillance of lands and water and encroachment prevention.


• Advise field projects on natural resource management of land and waters; conserve resources via ecosystem management and environmental stewardship, compliance, protection, and restoration practices.


• Oversee aquatic and terrestrial invasive species program.


• Partner with Real Estate and field staff to ensure compliance with policies for resource protection, development, aesthetics, safety, and mission success at Corps managed and out-granted lands.


• Assist with the recreation program in visitor assistance training and it user fee program.

Duties

• Prepares assists and/or reviews natural resource plans and programs pertaining to silviculture, range management, soil conservation, and agriculture leases, environmental compliance, wildlife habitat, and public use.


• Prepares documentation in support of Master Plan Updates/Supplements and assists field project/lake manager in preparation of Operational Management Plans.


• Monitors project administration of land use permits, surveillance of lands and water and encroachment prevention.


• Advise field projects on natural resource management of land and waters; conserve resources via ecosystem management, compliance, protection, and restoration practices.


• Oversee aquatic and terrestrial invasive species program.


• Partner with Real Estate and field staff to ensure compliance with policies for resource protection, development, aesthetics, safety, and mission success at Corps managed and out-granted lands.


• Assist with the recreation program in visitor assistance training and it user fee program.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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

Minimum Qualifications For The GS-07 Grade Level

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) participate in field inspections to collect data on natural resource conditions and public use OR (2) assist senior specialists by performing routine tasks such as conducting habitat inventories, sampling vegetation, and documenting findings for inclusion in larger reports.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

Education

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:

• 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


• 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


• 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://www.achsnatl.org/). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Minimum Qualifications For The GS-09 Grade Level

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes (1) apply established policies and guidelines to carry out assignments in various resource areas, such as shoreline management, visitor safety, or aquatic plant control AND (2) assist in the preparation or review of natural resource plans and conducting planning studies to gather data on habitat inventory and site analysis.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Minimum Qualifications For The GS-11 Grade Level

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes(1) reviewing land use applications, preparing environmental assessments, or providing authoritative guidance on all aspects of natural resource management, AND (2) conduct studies to analyze the environmental and public impact of project operations or developing new guidelines and standards for resource management.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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 field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

FOREIGN 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.


• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.


• 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


• This is an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.


• 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


• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.


• Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled".


• May be selected at any grade level announced with non-competitive promotion potential through intervening grades to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.