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Natural Resources Project Manager,Interdisciplinary GS-0401-12, (34195)

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 10/20/2026
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 10/30/2026
  • Announcement Type:
    • Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp / Not DHA)
  • Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time:
    • 120
  • Position Type:
    • Temporary
  • Position Title:
    • Natural Resources Project Manager (Interdisciplinary GS-0401-12)
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0401
  • Grade:
    • 12
  • USACE Organization :
    • Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • MAJOR DUTIES: The Natural Resource Project Manager is responsible for providing customer service in all aspects of the operation, management, maintenance, and administration of the Corps operated areas of a multi-use flood control facility, flood control operations, dam safety management of recreation facilities providing recreational and interpretive services to the visiting public, providing fish and wildlife management programs on Corps operated lands, coordinating with state and local agencies engaged in recreations, fish and wildlife programs under lease or outgrant agreements and monitoring the accomplishment of programs carried out under such agreements. Supervises Corps employees engaged in carrying out the various aspects of the Corps missions at the projects. Staffing level of the project managed includes GS-05-11 Natural Resource Specialists and Park Rangers, GS-07 Administrative personnel, and WG-07-09 and WL-09 maintenance personnel. In addition to work being accomplished by the in-house staff, work is accomplished under various voluntary programs and by service contracts (such as IDIQ contracts) which are developed and administered under the Natural Resource Project Manager’s supervision. Overall management of the project requires the coordination of work efforts on the part of the Corps staff, contract labor, volunteer workers and district support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

      This position has a positive education requirement. Interested applicants must have a four-year degree from an accredited institution.

      SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Eligible candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service defined as: Knowledge of flood risk management mission, natural resources management policies and procedures, budget development and execution, supervisory experience, procurement and contract administration, strong organizational skills, and ability to communicate using a variety of mediums. If applying as a temporary reassignment or promotion, candidates must clearly demonstrate in their resume how their level of work is related to the specialized experience required for this vacancy.

      ELIGIBLE FOR REASSIGNMENT:

      • Must meet minimum qualifications above.

      ELIGIBLE FOR CHANGE IN LOWER GRADE:

      • Must meet minimum qualifications above.

      ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION:

      • Must meet minimum qualifications above.
      • Must meet the OPM one year time-in-grade requirement at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
      • May only serve 120 days non-competitively.
      • Have not held a previous 120 temporary promotion/higher graded detail within last 52 weeks.

      ELIGIBLE FOR DETAIL:

      • Must meet basic requirement, if stated above under Minimum Qualifications.
      • May only serve 120 days non-competitively at higher grade.
      • Have not held a previous 120 temporary promotion/higher graded detail within last 52 weeks.

      CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

      • Current T-1, Nonsensitive, Low Risk Investigation.

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

      TDY is authorized for this position.

      APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must submit the following documents:

      a. Current Resume

      b. Current supervisor endorsement (please submit by email)

      c. Statement of interest (no more than 1 page) which includes your goals, objectives, and qualifications to perform in this capacity.

      d. Copy of transcripts

      The deadline for submitting the complete application package is COB, 30 OCT 2026.

      All application packages must be emailed to Jon Fillingham (jon.p.fillingham@usace.army.mil)

  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
    • GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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