Natural Resources Specialist (Pathways Recent Graduate)

Quick Facts

• Program: Pathways Recent Graduate developmental appointment (excepted service)

• Focus: Environmental compliance, natural resource monitoring, wildlife habitat management, and environmental restoration

Description

You will serve as a Natural Resources Specialist in a Pathways Recent Graduate role, supporting work that strengthens environmental compliance and natural resource stewardship. The position includes helping prepare and review environmental documents, conducting field inspections and monitoring, and supporting restoration and permit-related technical activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing environmental documents and supporting compliance with NEPA, ESA, and other applicable environmental laws

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies on environmental planning, Section 7 consultations, and resource management activities

• Conduct field inspections, collect and analyze resource data, and monitor land and water areas to identify environmental impacts and compliance issues

• Assist in planning and implementing restoration and enhancement projects (erosion control, wildlife habitats, wetlands, riparian areas)

• Provide technical support for environmental permits, resource management contracts, pest management activities, and environmental compliance

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship proof required (or foreign national meeting Immigration and Annual Appropriations Laws)

• Background investigation and favorable adjudication

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• Direct deposit participation

• Successful E-Verify employment verification

• Sign the Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement

• Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to the employment field

• Recent Graduate application window: apply within 2 years of completing a qualifying educational program

• Meet the mandatory education requirement and (for GS-07) specialized experience or graduate education/combination/Superior Academic Achievement

• If qualifying using education, submit transcript(s) supporting claimed education (official transcripts required before starting if selected)

• Complete the trial period/developmental appointment and be evaluated for continued employment/public interest

Benefits

Access to a comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).