Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Posted: March 23, 2026 (4 days ago)
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Department of the Army
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).
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.
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:
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