NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Summary

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About the Position: Serves as the installations and Directorate of Public Works Natural Resources Specialist and the primary point of contact in planning, developing, and executing a full range of activities pertinent to natural resources and conservation.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/01/2024 to 11/14/2024

* Salary

$89,128 - $115,863 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 12

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Fort Carson, CO

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

MCFU244#73

* Control number

817012600

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This jobis open to

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

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See Who May Apply in the Qualifications section for more information on who is eligible toapply for this position.

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Duties

* Primary Point of Contact for the panning, developing, initiating and executing a full range of activities pertinent to natural resources and conservation.

* Review and develop natural resources regulations and guidance to promote sustainable resources, inventory and monitor wildlife or vegetation, analyze and mitigate environmental impacts, and restore and protect threatened animals and plants.

* Plan and evaluate Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans actions and activities with Integrated Training Area Management program within the organization and other internal and external stakeholders such as the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

* Identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

* Coordinate with higher-level staff regarding high cost and/or controversial projects.

* Consult and provide guidance to appropriate installation, local or state organizations in developing new or radically different procedures to correct violations or meet with new program requirements

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program.

* Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program, or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

* Selectee must pass a required physical entrance evaluation.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver's license and a Government vehicle operator's permit to be able to drive vehicles up to and including 5-ton heavy equipment, and drive emergency response vehicles up to a 1,500 gallon water tender.

* Selectee must pass a criminal history background check.

* Incumbent is subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week in case of emergency to suppress wildland fires.

* Incumbent must maintain proper physical fitness and undergo periodic training on response equipment.

* Annual National Wildfire Coordinating Group recertification through attendance of mandatory classes and seminars is necessary.

* Must be able to successfully complete a basic Wildland fire course (S-130/190) within 6 months of employment.

* Must be able to pass an annual fire fighter physical test and maintain a current National Wildfire Coordinating Group red card.

* Incumbent must be able to walk at normal pace, have use of both hands, have eye sight capable of reading fine print, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.

* Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) is required 10% of the duty time

* Working at night and weekends is required during hunting season with compensation/overtime.

* Must take prophylactic antibiotics or immunizations if recommended for specific projects, e. g. rabies vaccination, if required.

* This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i. e. , start date).

* Selectee's inability to successfully pass or refusal to conduct the drug test may result in the job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process or subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

* You may be required to sign a Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

* 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans

* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

* Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)

* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E. O. ) 13473

* Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer

* People with Disabilities, Schedule A

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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