Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Westalton, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation using the DHA for the AcqDemo Business & Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The Natural Resources Specialist participates in developing planning documents for natural-resource management, including Master Plans, Operational Management Plans (OMP), Project Safety Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans. The position assists with recreation and park administration, shoreline management, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, and other resource programs; takes part in conservation, preservation, restoration, and use of natural and cultural resources; and supports recreation management and public education at the project. The role is located in West Alton, Missouri, with situational telework only; it is not eligible for full-time telework. The position may require occasional temporary-duty travel and, depending on location and site-specific duties, varying schedules, weekends, holidays, and shifts. It requires lifting at least 50 pounds and may require motorboat and state motor-vehicle operator licenses and a current American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR card.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in biological sciences, agriculture, natural-resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to the position; alternatively, equivalent coursework plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• One year of specialized experience assisting with interpretive programs such as slide shows, public speeches, or demonstrations; developing informational materials for natural, historical, or cultural programs, publications, or exhibits; and identifying publication or exhibit improvements, updates, or inconsistencies.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate assigned motor vehicles without danger to self or others.
• May be required to possess or obtain a Corps of Engineers motorboat-operation certification/license within one year and maintain it.
• May be required to possess or obtain a state motor-vehicle operator's license within three months of starting and maintain it.
• Depending on location and site-specific duties, may be required to hold and maintain an American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR card in good standing.
• Occasional temporary-duty travel is required.
• Depending on location and site-specific duties, availability to work varying schedules, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of short-range planning and execution of activities in recreation and park administration, shoreline management, forestry, fisheries, and wildlife programs.
• Participate in conservation, preservation, restoration, and use of project natural and cultural resources.
• Prescribe and implement resource-management actions that promote biodiversity and re-establishment of native species.
• Participate in all aspects of recreation management at the project.
• Assist in developing plans for facility improvements consistent with current and future demands.
• Enforce Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public about project purposes, conditions, policies, and regulations.
• Conduct public-relations services for the general public and special groups.
• Assist with management of the water-resource project as it pertains to the dam and appurtenant structures, alongside daily duties.
• Participate in developing natural-resource planning documents, including Master Plans, Operational Management Plans, Project Safety Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans.
• Operate an automobile, light truck, ATV, or motorboat as needed to accomplish assigned duties.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level