Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) Job in Leesport, PA

Vacancy No. CERD256751341401HW Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $44,442.00 to $57,769.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/29/2025 Close Date 9/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Leesport, PA


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered.

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via the DHA for Certain Competitive Service to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

  • Serves as a Natural Resource Specialist (Ranger) as part of a multi-disciplinary team performing specific assignments in one or more of these functional areas:
  • Recreation Management, Visitor Assistance, Environmental Stewardship, Interpretation, and Flood Risk Management.
  • Performs functions such as inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of recreation facilities and features.
  • Provides Interpretive Services and Outreach for public to include project tours, educational, and water safety programs.
  • Patrols project lands by various means to include lake and nonmotorized trails.
  • Uses Geographic Information System (GIS) to collect and record data, plot points and locations, and create/develop maps.
  • Participates in monitoring lake and watershed quality and assists in investigating sources of degradation.
  • Performs visitor assistance activities including patrol of project land and water areas.
  • Advises visitors concerning safety and proper use of facilities in accordance with established policies and regulations.
  • Assists with management of the project site dam and appurtenant structures in conjunction with daily duties.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • The duties of this position require travel up to approximately 5% of the time for business related reasons.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license for this position.
  • This position requires a Drug Test
  • Incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • This position is subject to unscheduled overtime.
  • This position has physical requirements may include prolonged standing, bending, walking through rough and uneven terrain, climbing ladders; avoiding obstructions.
  • May be subjected to the hazards associated with working in an outdoor environment. All safety rules and regulations must be followed during the performance of work.
  • Must wear Corps of Engineers Class B uniform.
  • For this position work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid Certification.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain USACE Motorboat operator’s license.
  • Pre-employment physical is required. Bi-annual physical will be required after hired.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via the DHA for Certain Competitive Service to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.


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.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experienced and the educational requirement.

Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the GS-05 you must meet one of the following:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree or have completed a full four-year course of study leading to such a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.



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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via the DHA for Certain Competitive Service to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) CP 18: Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not 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.

Benefits

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: jeffrey.s.piscanio@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/12/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Jeffrey Piscanio
Address
RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA
DO NOT MAIL
Philadelphia, PA 19103
US

Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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