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Posted: March 23, 2026 (4 days ago)

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NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGER

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Hartwell, Georgia

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

Closes

April 6, 2026More Army jobs →

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing natural resources, shorelines, and real estate activities for a U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers project in Hartwell, Georgia, including overseeing programs for wildlife, forestry, and public use of lands and waters.

The role requires supervising staff, coordinating with communities, conducting patrols, and handling budgets to protect and maintain the environment.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in environmental management and a passion for outdoor resource stewardship.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related field
  • Specialized experience directing complex natural resource and recreation programs at GS-11 level or equivalent
  • Experience in shoreline management, lease administration, and real estate activities
  • Ability to plan and conduct public involvement and stakeholder coordination
  • Skills in land and water patrols, inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Supervisory experience managing personnel in operations and maintenance
  • Proficiency in developing budgets and annual management plans for environmental programs

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Minimum Education Requirement: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.

Specialized experience is experience which includes; Providing guidance and directing complex natural resource and recreation programs; assisting in the development of natural resource protection programs such as fish and wildlife management, forestry and vegetation management and fire protection; and assisting in the management of shorelines and lease administration activity.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Major Duties:

  • Oversees the shoreline management and real estate programs for the Hartwell Project.
  • Recommend approval or disapproval for proposed real estate activities or developments in marinas, parks, wildlife management areas, utility corridors, etc.
  • Plans, coordinates, and directs the execution of complex natural resource programs to include shoreline management and lease administration activities, coordinating closely with community stakeholders.
  • Plan and conduct public involvement to obtain input on shoreline management programs.
  • Establish and manage continuing program of land and water patrols and inspections to prevent unauthorized use, trespass, or destruction of property, and ensure visitor compliance with usage and rules and regulations.
  • Supervise all personnel engaged in the management, operation, and maintenance of lands and waters.
  • Develops and recommends annual management, operations and management schedules, and revisions of programs as conditions require.
  • Responsible for developing and executing budgets for the project's environmental stewardship business line.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CEDB-26-12918450-DHA-F