Natural Resource Specialist

SummaryThis position is located with Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Cooperative Forestry in Washington, D.C. Serves as a Natural Resource Specialist performing duties related to the Landowner Assistance Programs and assists the Cooperative Forestry Program Managers. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Scott Stewart at 202-205-1618 or [email protected] in providing technical assistance, along with program manager and partners, to enhance cooperative forestry technical skills.Assist in communicating the program mission and vision to diverse audiences through presentations, strategic plans, work plans and other verbal forms of communication.Coordinate various cooperative forestry programs to meet goals and objectives of the agency.Provide assistance to partners in the development of annual and long term plans related to cooperative forestry programs.Assist with the development of briefing materials and updates for multiple levels of agency management.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Basic Requirement:GS-0401: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.ORCombination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience Requirement:For the GS-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as of the following: Performed duties of limited scope and complexity in all aspects of forest resource management; Performed assignments in planning the approach and collecting data to carry out less complex forest management activities; Interpreting, evaluating and advising on appropriate action in accordance with established protocols; Performed data analysis and wrote small reports to evaluate forest management and/ collaboration activities; Assisted in ensuring completion of natural resource management objectives and associated documentation in accordance with established program directives; Collaborated successfully with diverse groups to discuss, plan and undertake forest resource management activities; Presented information to individuals of various backgrounds on issues related to natural resource management. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.EducationSee above for Education requirements.Additional InformationTHIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP), USDA REEMPLOYMENT PRIORITY LIST (RPL), AND INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES who meet the eligibility requirements for priority consideration. The following link provides information for determining if you meet these criteria: Career Transition Guidelines. VEOA candidates may also apply. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). This position is eligible for telework. This is not a bargaining unit position.