Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Specialist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B.

Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year experience which includes assisting in presenting interpretive programs including slide shows, public speeches and/or demonstrations; developing informational materials for natural historical or cultural programs, publications, and/or exhibits; and identifying publication and/or exhibit improvements, updates, and/or inconsistencies.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-01/GS-04).

Assists with the Coordination of short-range planning and execution of all activities related to one or more of the following programs: recreation and park administration, shoreline management, forestry, fisheries and wildlife.,Participates in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.,Prescribes and implements resource management actions that promote biodiversity and native species re-establishment.,Participates in all aspects of recreation management at the project.,Assists in developing plans for facility improvements which are consistent with current and future demands.,Enforces Title 36 CFR by educating the visiting public on project purposes, conditions, policies and regulations.,Conducts public relations services for the general public and for special groups.,Assists with management of the water resource project as it pertains to the dam and appurtenant structures in conjunction with daily duties.