Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)

About the Position: This job announcement is for a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-05/07/09 position at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. Management may select at any grade level. This position has non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade, GS-09. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for analyzing public needs. Develop and coordinate the project volunteer program. Apply applicable laws and regulations as it pertains to biodiversity, endangered species, wetlands, and wildlife. Implement a variety of natural resources conservation, recreation, and environmental plans, programs and procedures. Administer various contracts for facility operations. Prepare various planning documents for assigned programs such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Fiscal Reports, etc. Provide project information to local, state and federal agencies and the visiting public through brochures, bulletin boards, news releases, telephone calls, and other written and oral correspondence. Explain to the public the rules and regulations affecting the use of facilities. Work with other fish and wildlife specialists in the district and in coordination with state and federal wildlife management agencies. The responsibilities of this position are listed at the full performance grade level, GS-09. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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 Civilian Employees of the Command 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/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 Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) for GS-05: 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 at the GS-07 and/or GS-09 you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience for the GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes providing project information to local, state and Federal agencies and/or the visiting public; patrolling project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use, trespassing, and/or destruction of property; and participating in

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