Natural Resources Specialist

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command•Bangor, WA

About The Position

You will serve as a Natural Resources Specialist in the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command of NAVFAC Northwest. The position involves preparing or reviewing natural resources documents, coordinating environmental consultations, presenting technical information to management, reviewing environmental documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance, and managing natural resources projects and consultations. The role includes fieldwork and field surveys of existing or new facilities. Occasional physical activity may include walking, climbing, or bending; employees may occasionally carry light items such as books, small instruments, samples, or similar materials. The position requires use of personal protective equipment throughout the work shift, and may require travel to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites. Applicants must meet the position's education requirements and have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. The position also includes federal employment conditions such as U.S. citizenship, suitability, a valid driver's license, ethics and financial disclosure requirements, travel training, and an interim or final security clearance.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and pass the E-Verify employment verification check if newly hired by the Department of the Navy.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Obtain and maintain a current, valid United States driver's license.
Complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
Complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously during the work shift.
Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
Be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
Specialized experience must include managing or participating in Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries.
Specialized experience must include writing or reviewing Biological Assessments under the Endangered Species Act.
Specialized experience must include knowledge of environmental regulations such as the Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, or Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Specialized experience must include assisting with development and maintenance of project criteria, schedules, and budgets in conformance with project and Navy mission requirements.
Meet the positive education requirement with a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to the position; alternatively, meet the stated combination of education and experience, including at least 24 semester hours in a relevant discipline and appropriate experience or additional education.

Responsibilities

Prepare or review Natural Resources documents, including biological and fish habitat assessments for Endangered Species Act consultations, Marine Mammal Protection Act permit applications, and related documents, for accuracy and consistency.
Oversee intergovernmental coordination of natural resources efforts and environmental consultations, including Endangered Species Act consultations, to facilitate regulatory agency approval.
Present technical information to management officials to support decision-making.
Review environmental documents for accuracy of Endangered Species Act listed-species information and regulatory compliance information.
Coordinate natural resources planning requirements for an organization in compliance with environmental regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act.
Manage the execution of natural resources projects and regulatory consultations through contract, in-house execution, and other acquisition tools, including preparing scopes of work and serving as the Contracting Officer’s Representative.