Natural Resources Specialist
What you'd do
About the Position: Works under general Supervision of the Operations Manager and the Assistant Operations Manager. Assignments are received in terms of general objectives with timeframe for completion. Incumbent is expected to complete assignments independently in accordance with existing directives and policies. Supervisor is usually, but not always, available to provide advice and assistance. Discusses controversial problems and matters of policy with supervisor.
Major duties
Forest and Vegetative Management: Develops long and short-range plans for forestry and silvicultural practices including reforestation, timber stand improvement, inventory, and timber sales. Fish and Wildlife: Develops and implements plans for management of Fisheries and wildlife. General Administration: Responsibilities include establishing priorities of work to be performed and equipment to be purchased. Team Leader: Serves in a lead capacity for any of the following: Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management, Visitor Assistance, and Interpretive Services and Outreach Programs. Soils: Ensures proper soil conservation practices are included for timber sales, resource leases, recreation, and road construction activities. Shoreline Management: Is responsible for maintenance, marking, and protecting the lake boundary. Cultural and Historic Resources: Prepares and updates cultural and historical resource inventory/protection plan.
What you need to qualify
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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 in this document. Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Specialist: 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: Specialized Experience: One year experience which includes assisting in developing long and/or short-range plans for forestry, fish and wildlife, and/or a multi-use lake project; formulating operating procedures to preserve natural resources and/or emergency procedures for environmental situations; and assisting in implementing plans for management of fish and wildlife, forestry, and/or silvicultural practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-01/GS-04). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension
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