Natural Resource Specialist (Easement Coordinator)

This position is located in the Nevada State Office in Reno and serves as the Easement Coordinator for all conservation easement programs responsible for providing program guidance, training, and coordination to facilitate the agency's mission and assigned program responsibilities.

Duties

• Analyze problems associated with program delivery and recommend alternative solutions to the program manager and state leadership.
• Provide leadership and tracking of easement program applications, eligibility, deeds, monitoring, compatible use agreements, appraisals, obligations, and fund integrity.
• Manage contracts for outside services for the completion of Market Analyses and surveys of wetland reserve easements (WRE) areas of interest to determine appropriate easement compensation rates.
• Maintain and update Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) agency manuals, handbooks, amendments, bulletins, and other supporting policy related to easement programs.
• Lead for the implementation of the Easement Programs tracking tool, including migration of older easements and management of future easements in accordance with National Office instructions.
• Conduct outreach activities for easement program opportunities.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

For additional information on qualifications go to the announcement on USAJobs.

Basic Education Requirement:
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1. Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR
2. Combination of Education and Experience: courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education

In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered:

To qualify for the GS-11 grade level:
Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. The specialized experience is defined as:

• Providing guidance, assistance, and evaluation to easement management plans and appeals.
• Preparing legal and programmatic analysis for appeal request in support of a financial assistance program or easement program. OR

Education: You must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in dairy science, agricultural marketing, domestic agricultural development, farm management, agronomy, or other agricultural specialty areas. OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.

To qualify for the GS-12 grade level:
Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. The specialized experience is defined as:

• Providing technical guidance, assistance, and evaluation to easement management plans and appeals.
• Preparing legal and programmatic analysis for appeal request in support of a financial assistance program or easement program.
• Gathering natural resources data and evaluating the effectiveness of conservation programs and policy.

Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level.

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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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experiences, including volunteer experience