Natural Resources Project Manager

Summary About the Position: As Manager of a lake project responsible for providing customer services in all aspects of the operation, management, maintenance, and administration of the Corps-operated areas of a multi-use flood control facility, flood control operations, dam safety, management of recreation facilities providing recreational and interpretive services to the visiting public, providing fish and wildlife management programs on Corps operated lands, coordinating with state and local agencies. Responsibilities Supervise employees engaged in carrying out various aspects of the Corps missions at the projects, staffing level includes both GS Park Rangers, Administrative support personnel and Wage Schedule maintenance personnel and temporary employees. Researches, develops, writes and implements detailed project Operational Management Plans which outlines policies for areas of fish and wildlife management, facilities management, land management, interpretive services, visitor assistance and safety. Prepares annual budget requests for long and short term scheduling of goods, services, maintenance, new construction or plant replacement. Manages the lake project to ensure efficient and effective operation of flood control facilities; coordinates with Engineering Division personnel on a regular basis to ensure operation is accomplished in accordance with established guidelines. Ensures project personnel are properly trained to operate facilities. Performs recreation program management involving specific recreational facilities and programs directly associated with the facilities as well as a wide variety of repetitive and one-of-a-kind recreation and/or interpretive programs. Manage recreation facilities including regular inspections of, determining use capacities, regulating in regards to safety and resource protection, making decisions to minimize vandalism, and enhance facilities for public utilization and enjoyment. Plans work to be accomplished and coordinates work of subordinates setting priorities and prepares schedules for work completion. Interviews and selects or recommends candidates for positions at the project and establishes performance standards and makes evaluations for directly supervised subordinate positions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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 Education Requirement for Natural Resources Project Manager position: A. Degree: Bachelors 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 specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in a senior or lead position that provides work experience at a multiple-use lake office; coordinating flood risk management, recreational and natural resource management activities at a multiple-use lake project; administering contracts; providing leadership, guidance and oversight to subordinates and park staff to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with directives, regulations and policies, particularly in the areas of physical security, OSHA requirements, and emergency operations; providing guidance to staff in planning and operation of recreation areas and multi-use facilities; maintenance program management with facilities and equipment; providing informational classes to the public; and preparing budget proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Facilities Operations and Maintenance Financial Management Managing Human Resources Natural Resource Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education alone for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the OPM minimum education qualification requirement and specialized experience–no substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted. 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/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Engineers and Scientist Career Field 18 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.