Supervisory Project Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Bellevue (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a candidate to support natural resource and recreation program management across district facilities. The role involves supervising wage grade and general schedule staff, coordinating with other agencies, and assisting with budget planning and execution.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of specialized experience in resource management, leases, and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.
• One year of specialized experience including implementing natural resource management programs; reviewing leases/licenses; coordinating facilities and programs; creating progress plans for equipment and resources.

Responsibilities

• Perform staff oversight in the preparation of various planning documents.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other agencies, groups, individuals, and other District elements in various aspects of these programs.
• Assist with budget administration and planning.
• Provide first-line supervision and oversight of wage grade and general schedule employees.
• Direct, plan, and oversee construction for the rehabilitation of campsites, picnic sites, roads, and associated structures in the recreation areas.

Skills

Staff oversight

Budget planning

Supervision

Coordination with agencies

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences / natural resource management

Job description

• Perform staff oversight in the preparation of various planning documents.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other agencies, groups, individuals, and other District elements in various aspects of these programs.
• Assist with budget administration and planning.
• Provide first-line supervision and oversight of wage grade and general schedule employees.
• Direct, plan, and oversee construction for the rehabilitation of campsites, picnic sites, roads, and associated structures in the recreation areas.

Duties

• Perform staff oversight in the preparation of various planning documents.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other agencies, groups, individuals, and other District elements in various aspects of these programs.
• Assist with budget administration and planning.
• Provide first-line supervision and oversight of wage grade and general schedule employees.
• Direct, plan, and oversee construction for the rehabilitation of campsites, picnic sites, roads, and associated structures in the recreation areas.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time.
• Supervisory probation period of 1-year may be required.
• Driver's License is required.
• Standard pre-employment physical is required.
• Fifty pound (50 lb) heavy lifting is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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

Basic Requirement for General Natural Resources Management & Biological Sciences Series, 0401

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
• Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Implementing a variety of natural resource management programs for protection of service area(s) and project facilities; 2) Reviewing requests for leases, licenses, and/or special use permits; 3) Coordinating the management of a variety of facilities and programs, including recreation, environmental stewardship and flood risk management; and 4) Creating and monitoring progress plans for equipment and resource needs for successful project operation and maintenance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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:

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 Supervisory 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 a Science, Engineering, and Analysis Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for six months after the closing date.

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.