Summary The Natural Resources Manager serves as a senior principal advisor in the management of natural resources and is responsible for program development and implementation. The program may include, but is not limited to, vegetation, wildlife, sensitive species, exotic and pest species, fisheries, air and water quality, soils, geology, hydrology, paleontology, other physical sciences, NEPA Compliance, and range management. Responsibilities Directs an intricate program of natural resource management activities that involve sensitive and complex issues that may impact a wide variety of park issues. Prepares and coordinates the efforts of others in the preparation of the natural resources section of the resources management plan and specific actions plans. Represents the superintendent when working with others on resource stewardship issues. Utilizes appropriate Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and reviews data. Oversees the required Natural resource documents for park projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Evaluates EAs and environmental impact statements prepared by others for park and partner projects. Coordinates the park resource management programs with those on adjacent lands for the purposes of achieving broad protection strategies and preventing human impacts. Provides for public involvement, including Native American and traditional associated groups, in sensitive or potentially controversial resource issues and assures that park programs are well coordinated within both a local and regional context. Develops and maintains peer relationships with researchers, subject matter experts and resource managers of other agencies, cooperating universities, traditionally associated groups, and other such entities to encourage and facilitate cooperative regional resource management strategies. Identifies research needs, prepares requests for proposals or statements of work, and provides oversight for research projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Work Schedule: You may be required to work overtime. Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/24/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: MINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: This position is interdisciplinary and requires meeting one of the series specific basic qualification requirements as follows: Biologist (0401). Successfully completed a full 4-year degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position or I have a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in a related field, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Physical Scientist (1301). Successfully completed a full 4-year degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics or I have a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in a related field, plus appropriate experience or additional education. - AND- EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Demonstrated professional experience in one of the specified disciplines managing large and complex Natural Resources projects; Directing an intricate program of Natural Resource Management activities that involve sensitive and complex issues that may impact a wide variety of park/equivalent issues; Applying the concepts, principles and practices of Natural Resource Science and Management used in the research, planning. investigation, analysis and reporting of conditions assessments of key natural resource inventories; Applying the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance; Applying knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration; and Understanding and utilizing the value of collected information and the methods of sharing that information throughout an organization. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement. Additional Information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR ยง575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. Additional Selections: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Physical Demands: The position may require strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some activities will occur in physically dangerous areas or settings. Documentary research and report writing work is sedentary, which entails the ability to concentrate and write for long periods of time. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily indoors. Occasionally, work may be performed outdoors in all types of weather. Outdoor assignments may be performed in potentially hazardous areas including steep slopes, rocky terrain, volcanoes, caves, firelines, arctic environments, swamps, deserts, and forests. On occasion, flying in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters is possible.
