Supervisory Natural Resource Management Specialist
About the Position: Work as a Lake Manager, under the general supervision of an Operations Project Manager (OPM), with broad authority for independent action regarding work planning, administrative policies, and major changes in procedures. Relocation and recruitment incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates. On-site government housing may be available.
Major duties
- Plan, direct, and administer the overall Operation, Maintenance, Park Management and Resource Management program at a multi-purpose project.
- Supervise implementation and coordination of approved mitigation plans and other authorized land management plans, operational controls, and procedures governing conservation and use of project resources
- Enforce Title 36 CFR, Part 327, (Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Water Resources Development Projects Administered by the Chief of Engineers).
- Develop, maintain, close and consolidate Corps recreation areas and facilities.
- Serve as the official representative and spokesman for the Corps of Engineers in contacts with regional directors of federal and state agencies, mayors, county commissioners, federal and county judges, local tourism councils etc.
- Responsible for the preparation, justification and support of budgets, obligations and expenditure schedules and spreadsheets.
- Plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct the operation, maintenance, modification and control of project facilities including flood control structures, outlet works and appurtenances.
- Perform supervisory management duties.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND 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 Supervisory 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 of specialized experience which includes: experience overseeing the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of a dam/lake project to include administration of a Park Management, Natural Resource Management, or Public Lands Management program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the specialized experience qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/