Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-5-7-9 (01218)

Announcement TypeTARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)Position TypePermanentUSACE Organization Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa DistrictLocations (City, State)Fall River, KSMarion, KSPosition Overview/DutiesThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: Serves as a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) for a multi-purpose water resource project responsible for supporting natural resource management, recreation operations, environmental stewardship, public safety, and emergency response activities. Duties include managing recreation facilities and public lands, assisting with environmental compliance and shoreline management programs, enforcing federal regulations, conducting public outreach and interpretive programs, and supporting dam safety and emergency operations. Works closely with federal, state, and local agencies to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources while providing quality recreational opportunities for the public.This position requires weekend, holiday, and emergency response work and involves extensive outdoor activity in varying weather and terrain conditions.Other Conditions And RequirementsConditions of Employment:Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by completed background investigations.A valid state-issued driver's license is required for this position.Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.Participation in a two-year Park Ranger training program is required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a motorboat certification.This is a uniformed position and all employees will be expected to maintain all uniform and personal appearance standards per US Army Corps of Engineers regulations.QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn 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.Basic Requirement For Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) 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.RequirementsIn addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements below:GS-05: Specialized Experience: Applicants who meet the basic education requirements described above are fully qualified for this grade level.GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience performing the following: 1) Patrolling the park to prevent unauthorized use, trespassing, or destruction of property; AND 2) Participating in natural resources activities, such as fish/wildlife management, forestry/vegetation management, soil/water conservation, or fire protection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service, GS-05.OREducation: One full year of graduate level education 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.ORSuperior Academic Achievement: In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as the one identified in Education above. Super Academic Achievement is based on: (1) class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or a computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 higher our of a possible 4.0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field competed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may; be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/)ORCombination 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 th percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divided the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.GS-09: Specialized Experience:: One year of specialized experience performing the following: Implementing natural resource management actions involving fish/wildlife, forestry/vegetation management, range land/soil conservation, water/fire protection, or an agricultural lease program. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service, GS-07.OREducation: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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.ORCombination 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirement, 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.Additional Information Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. All positions require the applicant to be a ci ti zen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selec ti ve Service prior to appointment. A trial or probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination. A valid state Driver's License is required for this position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a motorboat certification. Participation in a two-year Park Ranger training program is required. Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. This position is eligible for situational telework. Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factorTo learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job ElementsGS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/Reasonable AccommodationReasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.