Natural Resource Specialist, GS-0401-7/9/11 (16514)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Omaha District

Locations (City, State)

Littleton, CO

Position Overview/Duties

Duties:

• Develops Natural Resource concept plans for improvements in operations and efficiency.
• Acts as the primary advisor to the Operations Project Manager concerning natural resources conservation matters.
• Coordinates development of Natural Resource phases of the Operational Management Plan (OMP), Master Plan (MP), Environmental Initiatives, Special Studies, Real Estate Instruments, etc.
• Reviews plans proposed by others on Government land or private land subject to Government flowage easements.
• Provides input for and/or develops applicable portions of Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other federal regulations.
• Develops annual Public Relations program.
• Develops and administers a program to monitor and secure the integrity of project lands.
• Serves as the Operations Project Manager's on-site advisor regarding environmental compliance matters and is responsible for project's environmental compliance program.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job 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 noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not‐to‐exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Other Requirements:
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• 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.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a mandatory drug Testing Designated Position (TDP), in accordance with ER 690-1-1218, USACE Civilian Drug Free Workplace Program, dated 30 June 2021. Participation in the Mandatory Drug Testing Program is required.
• 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.
• Incumbent may be required to work weekends and holiday schedules.
• This position may require you to wear a prescribed uniform while in a duty status.
• This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment:
• Must obtain a US Army Corps of Engineers Motorboat Operator's License upon employment.

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

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Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

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.