Natural Resources Manager, GS-XXXX-12 (56875)

Position Title: Natural Resources Manager, GS-XXXX-12 (56875)

Series/Grade: 0401/0480-12

Open Period: 26 August - 11 September 2026

Duty Location(s): Wake Forest, North Carolina

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as Piedmont Assistant Operations Project Manager responsible for the overall natural resources program management, recreation, park operation, visitor assistance, environmental stewardship, flood risk management, and other associated programs within the Piedmont Section.
• Develop and execute the planning, management, operation and maintenance of the project’s operational control activities and the project’s natural and man-made resources and assure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Responsible for allocation, tracking, and reallocation of current fiscal year O&M funding for all Business Functions for assigned projects.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens.

Minimum Education Requirement: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Specialized Experience:

Qualified applicants should describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level with managing natural resources and outdoor recreation programs.

Other Requirements, Conditions of Employment and information:

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collect form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance).
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation).
• 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.