Natural Resources Specialist (Park Ranger)

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.

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.

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/