Summary
About the Position: This job announcement is for a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), GS-0401-09/11 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. This position is at the Saylorville Lake Project Office, located in Johnston, Iowa. Selection(s) may be filled at either (GS-09 or GS-11) grade level. If selected at the GS-09, noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized.
Duties
The below duties are listed at the full performance grade level, GS-11:
Implement natural resources conservation, recreation, and environmental plans, programs, and procedures to support the effective management and stewardship of natural and recreational resources.
Prepare and maintain planning documents for assigned programs, including Emergency Action Plans and other program-specific plans, to support effective program management, coordination, and execution.
Administer and oversee contracts supporting facility operations, ensuring contract requirements are met and services are effectively coordinated and delivered.
Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) by monitoring contractor performance, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and coordinate with the Contracting Officer to address contract-related issues.
Apply applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to biodiversity, endangered species, wetlands, and wildlife in the planning, management, and implementation of natural resources programs and activities.
Develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for assessing and analyzing public needs to support effective planning, program development, and resource management.
Explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the use of facilities to the public, ensuring users understand applicable requirements, restrictions, and responsibilities.
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
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.