Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)

Summary

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: This position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SWD, Fort Worth District, Operations Division located at one of the following duty station locations: Clifton, Lewisville, Texarkana, or Jefferson, TX.

See "Additional Information" Section for more info.

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Duties

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• Serve as a natural resource management staff specialist for a major water resource project.
• Participate in the development of various planning documents including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of natural resources.
• Participate in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.
• Participate in all aspects of recreation management at the project.
• Enforce Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public on project purposes, conditions, policies and regulations.
• Patrol project lands and waters on foot and using motor vehicle to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, destruction of property, and to insure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist with project's environmental compliance program.
• Conduct public relations services for the general public and for special groups.
• Assist with management of the water resources project as it pertains to the dam and appurtenant structures in conjunction with daily duties.
• Ensure strict enforcement of safe practices and safety regulations.

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 a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one- year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a USACE certification for operation of a motorboat.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Citation Authority Certification.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related disciplines would be ecology, land use planning, arboriculture, zoology, environmental law, wildlife management, botany, fire science, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, conservation education, fisheries biology, plant physiology, range management, wildlife biology, geology, wildlife ecology, geographic information systems, soils science, air resources, or environmental interpretation.

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 qualification requirements listed below:

GS-05 for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

Applicants who meet the basic requirements described above are fully qualified for this grade level.

GS-07 for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Preparing documents pertaining to leasing and/or managing project lands; AND 2) Providing project information to the visiting public through brochures, bulletin boards, news releases and/or telephone calls. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, ecology, land use planning, arboriculture, zoology, environmental law, wildlife management, botany, fire science, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, conservation education, fisheries biology, plant physiology, range management, wildlife biology, geology, wildlife ecology, geographic information systems, soils science, air resources, or environmental interpretation.].

OR

Superior Academic Achievement: In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-09 for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Enforcing project regulations, laws and/or policies by educating visitors; AND 2) Planning and/or implementing environmental, recreational, or natural resources activities at a park or lake. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, ecology, land use planning, arboriculture, zoology, environmental law, wildlife management, botany, fire science, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, conservation education, fisheries biology, plant physiology, range management, wildlife biology, geology, wildlife ecology, geographic information systems, soils science, air resources, or environmental interpretation..

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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:

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.
• 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) 18 - Natural Resources Specialist Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  
  
  • Clifton, Texarkana, and Jefferson TX - RUS Table
    
    
    • GS-05: 40,736 - 52,957
    • GS-07: 50,460 - 65,599
    • GS-09: 61,722 - 80,243
  • Lewisville, TX - DFW Table
    
    
    • GS-05: 44,285 - 57,571
    • GS-07: 54,857 - 71,315
    • GS-09: 67,100 - 87,235
• 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 for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



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Job Description

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: This position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SWD, Fort Worth District, Operations Division located at one of the following duty station locations: Clifton, Lewisville, Texarkana, or Jefferson, TX.

See "Additional Information" Section for more info.

Learn more about this agency

Duties

Help

• Serve as a natural resource management staff specialist for a major water resource project.
• Participate in the development of various planning documents including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of natural resources.
• Participate in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.
• Participate in all aspects of recreation management at the project.
• Enforce Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public on project purposes, conditions, policies and regulations.
• Patrol project lands and waters on foot and using motor vehicle to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, destruction of property, and to insure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist with project's environmental compliance program.
• Conduct public relations services for the general public and for special groups.
• Assist with management of the water resources project as it pertains to the dam and appurtenant structures in conjunction with daily duties.
• Ensure strict enforcement of safe practices and safety regulations.

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 a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one- year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a USACE certification for operation of a motorboat.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Citation Authority Certification.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related disciplines would be ecology, land use planning, arboriculture, zoology, environmental law, wildlife management, botany, fire science, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, conservation education, fisheries biology, plant physiology, range management, wildlife biology, geology, wildlife ecology, geographic information systems, soils science, air resources, or environmental interpretation.

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 qualification requirements listed below:

GS-05 for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

Applicants who meet the basic requirements described above are fully qualified for this grade level.

GS-07 for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Preparing documents pertaining to leasing and/or managing project lands; AND 2) Providing project information to the visiting public through brochures, bulletin boards, news releases and/or telephone calls. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, ecology, land use planning, arboriculture, zoology, environmental law, wildlife management, botany, fire science, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, conservation education, fisheries biology, plant physiology, range management, wildlife biology, geology, wildlife ecology, geographic information systems, soils science, air resources, or environmental interpretation.].

OR

Superior Academic Achievement: In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-09 for Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Enforcing project regulations, laws and/or policies by educating visitors; AND 2) Planning and/or implementing environmental, recreational, or natural resources activities at a park or lake. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, ecology, land use planning, arboriculture, zoology, environmental law, wildlife management, botany, fire science, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, conservation education, fisheries biology, plant physiology, range management, wildlife biology, geology, wildlife ecology, geographic information systems, soils science, air resources, or environmental interpretation..

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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:

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.
• 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) 18 - Natural Resources Specialist Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  
  
  • Clifton, Texarkana, and Jefferson TX - RUS Table
    
    
    • GS-05: 40,736 - 52,957
    • GS-07: 50,460 - 65,599
    • GS-09: 61,722 - 80,243
  • Lewisville, TX - DFW Table
    
    
    • GS-05: 44,285 - 57,571
    • GS-07: 54,857 - 71,315
    • GS-09: 67,100 - 87,235
• 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 for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.