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Natural Resources Manager (Outdoor REC)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Southwestern Division (SWD)
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
12/11/2024 to 12/20/2024
Salary
$94,473 to - $122,811 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Lewisville, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CERK24547559HWF
Control number
823449100

Duties

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  • Monitors, allocates, and expends funds for recreational programs, including both Corps programs, and those in collaboration with other Federal agencies.
  • Manages the regional Outdoor professional Recreation Program to ensure that public recreation needs are met, taking into account budgetary, cultural, sociological, educational, health, and historical factors.
  • Ensures that public activities on lands and waters are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
  • Oversees preparation of the Operational Management Plan (OMP).
  • Develops policies and guidance for the Corps Partnership Program, to ensure field level units have the tools and abilities to develop public and private sector partnerships for the development of recreation and other natural resources activities.
  • Responsible for the development of budgets, obligations and expenditure schedules and cost estimates.
  • Provides for visitor safety and protection through the inspection of facilities to ensure they are free from hazards.
  • Promotes acceptance, understanding, and compliance of Government policies and objectives in meeting the needs of the general public with respect to the use of public lands and lake areas.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is subject to pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
  • This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 Requirement for the 0401 series:

A. Applicant has a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management,
chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Verify that the applicant's transcript is a bachelor's degree (or higher
degree) in one of those areas OR a related discipline. If the transcript meets this requirement, the applicant has successfully met
this first step; then, move to the second step.

OR

B. Applicant has a combination of education and experience which includes courses (See Table below) equivalent to a major in an
acceptable degree field (usually 24 semester hours), plus appropriate experience. Then you will need to determine the
applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) identifying needs and planning special recreational projects or programs for recreation facilities; AND 2) assisting with budget development/execution and administration service contracts; AND 3) collaborating with public groups to achieve recreation goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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.
  • 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 a(n) Engineers and Scientist Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

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