Recreation & Natural Resources Lead

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in the Northwestern Division – Kansas City District seeks a Natural Resources Management Specialist to oversee recreation programs and act as the recreation business line manager. Responsibilities include budget formulation, coordinating with lake projects, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The role involves developing strategic direction for multidisciplinary teams, fostering partnerships with agencies, and supporting diverse lake projects within the

Qualifications

• One or more degrees in biological sciences, natural resources, or related fields for the position.
• Graduate-level study leading to a Ph.D. is described in the basic education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and defends the Recreation Business Line budget across lake projects.
• Uses the agency database system to optimize funding allocations for water resource projects.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations across natural resources and recreation programs.
• Identifies deficiencies and recommends corrective actions to maintain safety and operations.
• Provides technical support for complex recreation programs, including Recreation.gov services.
• Prepares decision documents on policy changes and land-use actions to meet objectives.
• Develops collaborative partnerships with federal, state, local agencies and NGOs.
• Leads regional teams to align performance with USACE goals and standardize practices.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in the Northwestern Division – Kansas City District seeks a Natural Resources Management Specialist to oversee recreation programs and act as the recreation business line manager. Responsibilities include budget formulation, coordinating with lake projects, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The role involves developing strategic direction for multidisciplinary teams, fostering partnerships with agencies, and supporting diverse lake projects within the