Direct Hire Authority - Natural Resources Manager

About this role

Requirements Continued...This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Only experience and education obtained by 10/22/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: A. Degree: In one of the following studies: Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. OR B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualification [GS-13] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience includes Applying laws, regulations and policies to protect natural resources in capacities involving oversight and management. I have overseen and guided work across a wide range of natural resource areas, including vegetation, wildlife, sensitive species, invasive species, fisheries, air and water quality, soils, geology, hydrology, paleontology, and other related physical sciences.