NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Natural Resources Specialist in the Environmental Planning and Conservation Division within the Environmental Business Line of NAVFAC Headquarters.

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-12 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) Serving as a project manager for Navy natural resources projects, such as development of contractor scopes of work/performance work statements, government estimates, funds management, contractor proposal review and negotiation, contractor oversight, invoicing, and contracting officer representative (COR) duties, 2) Providing guidance, coordination and technical expertise on Navy natural resources issues and processes, 3) Experience with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, DON and DOW policies and processes related to natural resources management.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume for you to be considered for this position.

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 serve as a technical expert in natural resource issues in support of the Navy, Marine Corps, and DoD.
• You will prepare and administer annual budgets for the U.S. Navy Forestry, Agricultural Out-lease, and Sikes Act Fee Collections Program ensuring resources align with mission requirements and long-term sustainment of the programs.
• You will manage the Navy Forestry Program, Agricultural Out-lease Program and Sikes Act Fee Collections Program.
• You will support natural resources project execution and provide natural resources products and services to support the accomplishment of military actions and operations in compliance with natural resources laws, regulations, and policies.