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US Army Corps of Engineers · 4 days ago

Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-09/11 (65723)

Knoxville, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist to join their Rock Island District. The role involves managing natural resources, providing visitor assistance, and overseeing environmental stewardship programs at Lake Red Rock.

Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Natural resources management, recreation, visitor assistance, contract administration, environmental stewardship, public outreach, and interpretive services

Serving as the Team Leader for Interpretive Services and Outreach Program

Serving as the point of contact for key partnerships in collaboration with USACE and Lake Red Rock

Issuing press releases, media coordination and social media outreach to inform and engage the public

Managing and oversight of the Visitor Center operations and exhibits

Providing support in flood risk management, recreation, and environmental stewardship missions

Qualification

Natural resource managementEnvironmental stewardshipVisitor assistanceContract administrationPublic outreachInterpretive servicesProject managementCommunication skillsTeam leadershipCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position

To qualify for the GS-09 level, the applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service, which includes: 1) Assisting in developing natural resource conservation, recreation, and/or environmental plans; 2) Providing project information to local, state, and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public; 3) Assisting with programs designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, vegetative and/or water resources

To qualify for the GS-11 level, the applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, which includes: 1) Managing and developing natural resource conservation, recreation, and/or environmental plans; 2) Providing project information to local, state, and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public; 3) Implementing programs designed to protect and further enhance fish, wildlife, vegetative and/or water resources

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration

All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment

A trial or probationary period may be required

Direct deposit of pay is required

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time

This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possession to operate vehicles

Boat License: Upon assignment, you may be required to obtain and maintain a Corps of Engineers boat certification/license

Pesticide/Herbicide License: You may be required to obtain and maintain a valid state pesticide/herbicide applicator's license

May be required to complete training to become part of prescribed burn team

Drug Testing: This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing

Medical Examination: You may be required to complete a medical examination prior to assignment

This position requires the wearing of a uniform

Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays

Must possess or able to acquire Title 36 Citation Authority within one year

Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration

A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized if the selecting official determines the incentive is in the best interests of the government

You will be required to lift or carry items weighing over 30 pounds

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory

Employee may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR card in good standing

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation