Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Heber Springs, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a GS-0401-05 Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, Operations Division, Greers Ferry Project Office, located in Heber Springs, Arkansas. The role provides natural resources support for shoreline management, encroachment, recreation, and real estate programs at a major water resource project. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed 13 months; term appointments may be extended in one-year increments up to a maximum of eight years and may be converted to permanent without further competition at management’s discretion. The Ranger participates in environmental assessments, monitors river and watershed environments for water quality, and provides security surveillance of critical facilities. The role also includes educating the public about project rules and surveying project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use and property damage. The employee must follow applicable safety rules and directives, wear the Corps of Engineers-prescribed uniform, work outdoors in all weather conditions, maintain a valid government motor vehicle operator’s license, and travel on temporary duty up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to the position; alternatively, courses equivalent to a major in one of these fields plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid government motor vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to wear uniforms prescribed by the Corps of Engineers.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Temporary duty travel of up to 10% of the time.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
A suitability or fitness determination may be required based on a completed background investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide natural resources support for shoreline management, encroachment, recreation, and real estate programs.
Participate in environmental assessments.
Monitor river and watershed environments for water quality.
Provide security surveillance of critical facilities.
Educate the public on project rules.
Conduct surveillance of project lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use and destruction of property.
Observe applicable safety rules, regulations, and directives.