NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RANGER)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Heber Springs (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, Greers Ferry Project Office, located in Heber Springs, AR, seeks a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-05, to join the Operations Division.

This Direct Hire Authority recruitment targets qualified candidates for a full‑time federal role. In this position you will provide natural resources support for shoreline management, encroachment, recreation, and real estate programs, ensuring compliance and effective land and resource

Responsibilities

• Provide natural resources support for shoreline management, encroachment, recreation, and real estate programs.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-05 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, Operations Division, Greers Ferry Project Office. Located in Heber Springs, AR.

Key Responsibilities

Provide natural resources support for shoreline management, encroachment, recreation, and real estate programs.

Requirements & Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.