NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RANGER)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Smartsville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a natural resources specialist for a major water resources project. The position involves a broad range of duties across natural resources, recreation and dam safety, with direct hire authority to expedite appointments.

Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement in Orland, Raymond and Smartville, California. Location-based pay applies, and the job is permanent/full-time.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assignments involving natural resources, recreation and dam safety.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will serve as a natural resources specialist for a major water resource project. Perform a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation and dam safety.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Orland, CA
Raymond, CA
Smartville, CA

Position Overview/Duties

This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will serve as a natural resources specialist for a major water resource project. Perform a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation and dam safety.

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. 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 Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure (CF) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This position has promotion potential to the GS-09 level. Career ladder promotions are not guaranteed. An employee can only be promoted when he/she demonstrates ability to work at a higher level, and when the promotion is in line with the agency's authorized ceiling and staffing policies. Additionally, the decision to promote lies with an authorizing official, who makes that determination based on a number of factors. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. There is no government housing available.

Salary Details

Salary Details: 2026 RUS table Orland, CA GS-05 $40,736-52,957 per year GS-07 50,460-65,599 GS-09 61,722-80,243 2026 FN table Raymond, CA GS-05 $40,941-53,224 per year GS-07 50,714-65,930 GS-09 62,033-80,648 2026 SAC table Smartville, CA GS-05 $45,155-58,702 per year GS-07 55,934-72,716 GS-09 68,419-88,949