NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGER.

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.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require TDY 10% of the time.
• A valid State issued Driver''s License is required.

Qualifications
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
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.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
Additional information

• This announcement uses the Natural Resources Program Manager direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.