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Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Brainerd, MNFull-time / Temporary$76–99K/yrPosted 4 days ago

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Compensation
$76–99K/yr
Location
Brainerd, MN
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring a Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist to coordinate natural resource and recreation work. The role includes assigning work to team members, developing procedures for assessing public needs and resource capacity, leading rehabilitation projects in recreation areas, responding to inquiries, and preparing project budget estimates. The position may be filled as a temporary appointment not to exceed one year, with possible extensions up to three years.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Natural Resource ManagementRecreational ActivitiesStakeholder CommunicationOperational Safety CompliancePublic SafetyPhysical SecurityEmergency ReadinessWildlife ManagementProject Fund ManagementBudget DevelopmentOperational Fund Execution

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, or Related DisciplinesOne Year Specialized ExperienceGS-11 Federal Service for 52 WeeksU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

Summary

This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be consider for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement # CEDC-26-13089414-MP. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Duties

  • Assigning work requirements to subordinate team members for new or changed programs, functions, goals, and processes.
  • Developing guidelines, standards, and/or procedures for analyzing public needs, demands, site carrying capacities and resource capabilities.
  • Planning and leading the construction for the rehabilitation of campsites, picnic sites, roads, and associated structures in the recreation areas.
  • Responds to correspondence and inquiries from the public and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Preparing budget estimates for personnel, equipment and/or materials for various projects.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 in this document. Basic Requirement for the supervisory natural resources management specialist: 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 meeting all of the following: 1) Coordinating and assigning daily natural resource management and/or recreational activities, 2) Communicating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with operational safety requirements, 3) Developing programs to protect and further public safety, physical security, emergency readiness and/or wildlife management, and 4) Managing project funds, to include the development of future budget requests and the execution of operational funds throughout the fiscal year. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Other 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 period one - year 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) Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction)Career Program position aligned under construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) the 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. Recruitment Incentives are not authorized. Temporary Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment Not To Exceed one year. Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a temporary or appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temporary appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) one year will need to apply to Announcement #CEDC-26-13089414-MP at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/888681600

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