Natural Resources Specialist

**Duties**:

- Prepare and/or work with project and lake staffs in the preparation of various planning documents.
- Oversee the conservation, preservation, restoration and use of the projects natural resources.
- Develop and/or administer the agricultural out-lease program designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, vegetative and water resources.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate recreational management activities at all field offices in the Project Office.
- Plan and coordinate the construction for the rehabilitation of picnic sites, roads, and associated structures in park areas.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Incumbent is required to obtain and meet the requirements of a pre-employment physical examination.
- Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
- Operation of government vehicle is required (Incumbent serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator and operates an automobile, light truck, ATV or motorboat to accomplish assigned duties).
- Incumbent must be able to obtain (and maintain) USACE certification for operation of a motorboat.
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Citation Authority Certification.
- Incumbent is required to wear a prescribed uniform while in a duty status.

**Qualifications**:
**Who May Apply: US Citizens**
- Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

- A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- OR
- B. 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:
- OR
- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- OR
- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

**Education**:
**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.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- 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(n) 16 Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Benefits

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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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