Natural Resources Specialist
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Job Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Natural Resource Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting with managing developing and protecting water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Issuing land use permits; managing recreation at Reclamation-managed recreation areas; coordinating with our managing partners for recreation management on Reclamation lands they manage for Reclamation; address public safety and accessibility; and performing other land resource management activities.
- Collects data and writes specifications for service contracts and performs the functions of a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) on land resource and recreation related actions and utilizes geographic information system (GIS)software and applications to map and provide documentation for land management resources and activities.
- Interacts with representatives from managing partner entities to receive review and process requests for construction of or modifications to structures.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with State and Federal entities local governmental entities land managers contractors and the general public. This includes the ability to correspond with these entities in a productive manner using tact and good judgment in order to reach a consensus.
- Extracting the appropriate information to assemble and document compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable regulations so that such use authorizations and out grants can be properly executed by the Area Manager.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment at the GS-11. Not required for the GS-9.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary/trial period or a 2-year trial period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period trial your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/20/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Individual Occupational Requirement AND General Standards requirement Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 - Individual Occupational Requirements - Basic Requirements
Degree: biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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To qualify for GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service or its non-Federal equivalent that included experience assisting with a land resource program; assisting with realty actions such as permitting or environmental compliance; and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams or stakeholders.
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Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree in a related field.
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Combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.
To qualify for GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service or its non-Federal equivalent that included experience managing a land resource program; coordinating recreation activities; administering realty actions such as permitting or environmental compliance; and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
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Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field.
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Combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name school name grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking and date the degree was conferred if applicable. A typed list of courses grades semester/quarter hours GPA etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior. 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.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: information
Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position existing work at the higher grade level and recommendation by the positions supervisor.
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.
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