This is a Direct Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA Certain DoD Personnel P.L. 118-31, Sec 1250 B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Park Manager of a lake project responsible for providing customer services in all aspects of the operation, management, maintenance, and administration of the Corps-operated areas of a multi-use flood control facility.
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. Basic Education Requirement for Natural Resources Project Manager position: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in a senior or lead position that provides work experience at a multiple-use lake office; coordinating flood risk management, recreational and natural resource management activities at a multiple-use lake project; administering contracts; providing leadership, guidance and oversight to subordinates and park staff to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with directives, regulations and policies; maintenance program management with facilities and equipment; providing informational classes to the public; and preparing budget proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education alone for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the OPM minimum education qualification requirement and specialized experience--no substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted.
Supervise employees engaged in carrying out various aspects of the Corps missions at the projects, staffing level includes both GS Park Rangers, Administrative support personnel and Wage Schedule maintenance personnel and temporary employees.
Develop detailed project Operational Management Plans which outline policies for areas of fish and wildlife management, facilities management, land management, interpretive services, visitor assistance and safety.
Prepare annual budget requests for long and short term scheduling of goods, services, maintenance, new construction or plant replacement.
Manage the lake project to ensure efficient and effective operation of flood control facilities.
Perform recreation program management involving specific recreational facilities and programs directly associated with the facilities as well as a wide variety of repetitive and one-of-a-kind recreation and/or interpretive programs.
Manage recreation facilities including regular inspections, determining use capacities, regulating in regard to safety and resource protection, making decisions to minimize vandalism, enhance facilities for public utilization and enjoyment.