Natural Resource Management Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Department of the Navy
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 working as a specialist in managing marine resources for the Navy, focusing on preparing environmental studies, developing ways to protect marine species from Navy activities, and coordinating with teams and the public to resolve conflicts.
It's ideal for someone with experience in environmental science who enjoys collaborating on projects that balance military needs with natural resource protection.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional passionate about marine conservation and comfortable communicating with diverse groups.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including preparing and reviewing environmental documents and studies
- Experience providing technical direction and solutions for natural resource products and services
- Ability to act as a natural resource representative at meetings, conferences, and coordinate with entities and chain of command
- Knowledge of marine resources and environmental impacts from activities like those in the Navy
- Skills in developing mitigation measures and monitoring for potential impacts on marine species
- Experience coordinating proposals with agencies and the public to resolve marine resource conflicts
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and participate in project management for scientific studies and compliance documents
Full Job Description
You will serve as a NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION (Marine Resources Branch) of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND ATLANTIC.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Preparing and reviewing environmental documents and studies; 2) Providing technical direction and potential solutions for natural resource products and services; and 3) Acting as a natural resource representative at meetings and/or conferences and coordinating/communicating with entities and the chain of command.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will prepare and review complex documents or special environmental studies with respect to marine resources.
- You will develop mitigation measures and participate in monitoring with regards to the potential impacts on marine species from Navy activities.
- You will coordinate proposals with agencies and the public and develop solutions to resolve marine resource conflicts.
- You will coordinate projects within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in project management for scientific studies and compliance document.
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