Natural Resource Manager

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/24/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: MINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: This position is interdisciplinary and requires meeting one of the series specific basic qualification requirements as follows: Biologist (0401). Successfully completed a full 4-year degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position or I have a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in a related field, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Physical Scientist (1301). Successfully completed a full 4-year degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics or I have a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in a related field, plus appropriate experience or additional education. – AND- EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Demonstrated professional experience in one of the specified disciplines managing large and complex Natural Resources projects; Directing an intricate program of Natural Resource Management activities that involve sensitive and complex issues that may impact a wide variety of park/equivalent issues; Applying the concepts, principles and practices of Natural Resource Science and Management used in the research, planning. investigation, analysis and reporting of conditions assessments of key natural resource inventories; Applying the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance; Applying knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration; and Understanding and utilizing the value of collected information and the methods of sharing that information throughout an organization. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Natural Resources Manager serves as a senior principal advisor in the management of natural resources and is responsible for program development and implementation. The program may include, but is not limited to, vegetation, wildlife, sensitive species, exotic and pest species, fisheries, air and water quality, soils, geology, hydrology, paleontology, other physical sciences, NEPA Compliance, and range management.