Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, seeks a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) at the Saylorville Lake Project Office in Johnston, Iowa.

Positions may be filled at GS-09 or GS-11, with noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level available if selected at GS-09. This permanent, full-time role supports natural resources management, park operations, and visitor safety, working as part of a federal team dedicated to protecting public lands and resources at

Qualifications

• Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) duties and qualifications aligned with GS-0401-09/11.
• Position located at Saylorville Lake Project Office, Johnston, IA.

Responsibilities

• Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) duties at Saylorville Lake Project Office.
• Protects natural resources, manages park operations, and supports visitor safety and public lands programs.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: This job announcement is for a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-09/11 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. This position is at the Saylorville Lake Project Office, located in Johnston, Iowa. Selection(s) may be filled at either (GS-09 or GS-11) grade level. If selected at the GS-09, noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Johnston, IA

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: This job announcement is for a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-09/11 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. This position is at the Saylorville Lake Project Office, located in Johnston, Iowa. Selection(s) may be filled at either (GS-09 or GS-11) grade level. If selected at the GS-09, noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire