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Natural Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This job is a Natural Resources Specialist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district office in Omaha, NE. The specialist helps plan and run natural resource programs for several project offices across the district, including land use permits, invasive species, and recreation. It is a full-time permanent job with about 15% temporary travel, filled through Direct Hire Authority for 2 vacancies, and multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. You must give proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Prepare, assist with, and review natural resource plans and programs
  • Prepare documents for Master Plan updates and Operational Management Plans
  • Monitor land use permits, land and water surveillance, and encroachment prevention
  • Advise field projects on managing land and water resources
  • Oversee the aquatic and terrestrial invasive species program
  • Help with the recreation program, including visitor assistance training and user fees

Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-11?

With experience: For the lowest grade (GS-7), you need one year of specialized experience, such as taking part in field inspections to collect data on natural resource conditions and public use, or helping senior specialists with habitat inventories and vegetation sampling. For GS-9 and GS-11, you need one year of experience at a higher level, such as applying policies in resource areas or reviewing land use applications and environmental assessments.

With education: One full year of graduate study in a field like biological sciences, agriculture, or natural resource management can qualify you for GS-7. Superior academic achievement can also qualify you for GS-7 if you are in the upper third of your class, have a 3.0 or higher GPA, or belong to an approved honor society. A master's degree or two years of graduate study can qualify you for GS-9, and a Ph.D. or three years of graduate study can qualify you for GS-11. Transcripts are required for education-based qualifications.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, and hours worked per week
  • Answers to the online questionnaire
  • College transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on a review of your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers. Resumes over two pages are removed from consideration, and missing information such as dates or hours per week can make your application incomplete.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be removed from consideration.
  • For each job, list start and end dates by month and year, plus hours worked per week.
  • If you qualify through education, attach your transcripts or you will be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Permanent Change of Station costs are authorized, but the IRS treats most of these as taxable.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation may lead to a suitability or fitness determination
  • Must have or be able to get and keep a valid state driver's license
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$50,964 – $98,058 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences (0401)
Announcement
CEDE-26-13095892-DHA

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