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Natural Resources Specialist (Park Ranger)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

Salary
$50,460–$95,969/year
Grade
7–9
Work location
Telework eligible · Riverdale, North Dakota; Williston, North Dakota; Pierre, South Dakota
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Apply by
Oct 6, 2026
Category
General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: At full performance, serves as a natural resource management (NRM) staff specialist for a major water resource project(s). Performs a variety of assignments involving all aspects of project operations including natural resources, recreation, and environmental compliance.

Duties

Participates in the development of various planning documents including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of natural and park resources.

Assists in developing and implementing specific land use plans while integrating public use with fish, wildlife, vegetation, soil, air, park and water resources management.

Conducts public education and interpretive services for the general public and for special groups.

Enforces Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public on project purposes, conservation measures, environmental features, and Corps policies and regulations.

Patrols public lands and waters to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, destruction of natural, cultural, or historic resources or government property; to ensure compliance with rules and regulations; and for the protection of public lands and waters.

Assists with lake's environmental compliance and safety program.

Participates in all aspects of park management.

Evaluates proposed real estate actions and performs real estate outgrant inspections.

Education

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/

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

About this listing

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has 170 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Riverdale, North Dakota and 2 other locations. See all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $50,460 to $95,969 a year. That covers GS-7 to GS-9 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 14 days, from Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Among currently open General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences postings at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the typical advertised window is about 14 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes today.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens). The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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