Natural Resources Management Specialist
Job Location:
Yakima County, WA - USA
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Job Summary
About the Position: This position is with the Department of Public Works located at Yakima WA.
- Develop Organizations Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan and associated annual work plans.
- Develop the Environmental Awareness Program designed to inform personnel on the need to protect the environment and how to minimize damage to the lands.
- Implement programs to monitor the condition of natural resources to include soils vegetative communities climatic conditions and surface or ground water quality.
- Prepare and review environmental documentation and permits for activities such as construction and training exercises to assess the impact on the installation and the mission.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Tier 1 Non Sensitive Low Risk background is required.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
In order to qualify you must meet the experience or education 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 Biologist:
Degree: biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
Or
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. for the education part)
Along with meeting the Basic Requirement you must also meet the Specialized Experience for this position.
Specialized Experience:
Have one year of specialized experience which includes the following. 1) Perform work to ensure the organization meets compliance for requirements such as the National Environmental Policy Act for its natural resources; 2) assist with providing information or create written plans to accomplish things such as manage monitor clean up or provide guidance for natural resources; 3) and perform inspections of lands to ensure compliance or assess damage or monitor repairs or clean-up for damaged property. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
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:
- 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.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public making this determination the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- 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 & Scientists Career Field position.
- 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 subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
- Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
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.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
