Natural Resources Program Manager

Duties

• Develop and establish overall policy for natural resources and facility planning, development, and management.
• Make clear and convincing oral presentations to a variety of agencies, the public, and key stakeholders.
• Attend professional conferences and meetings to represent the organization and maintain awareness of current natural resource management programs.
• Prepare reports and other studies on the impacts of public use on managed natural resources.
• Respond to public and stakeholder inquiries and correspondence regarding natural resource issues, questions, policies, and complaints.
• Determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
• Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes of management programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Percentage of time spent TDY is 20%.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• One year of specialized experience managing, directing, or serving as a program specialist in implementing programs related to natural resources management activities at water resource development projects for GS-11 level.
• One year of specialized experience reviewing master plans and managing natural and constructed resources ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws for GS-12 level.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Must meet specific federal employment authority categories to apply.
• Time in Grade Requirement: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09 or GS-11).

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Position requires a 1 year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
• Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package depending on position type.