Ecosystem Restoration Program Specialist
As an Ecosystem Restoration Program Specialist, you will provide program support for Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (GCERC) restoration activities, including knowledge and application of best available science, technical and policy analysis, and technical assistance.
As an Ecosystem Restoration Program Specialist, you will: Apply specialized training and experience in the assessment of large-scale coastal protection and/or restoration, and economic proposals and applications within the coastal region of the Gulf of America to ensure consistency with the RESTORE Act, GCERC Comprehensive Plan, and other funding authorization, best available science, and environmental regulations. Provide technical oversight of a significant workload of mission-supporting coastal protection and/or restoration, and economic work by grant recipients/subrecipients, and monitoring project performance, including conducting site visits. Apply knowledge of restoration and/or habitat protection methodologies consistent with the terms of the RESTORE Act, including associated environmental compliance and regulatory requirements applicable to wetlands, barrier islands, living shorelines, hydrologic reconnection, shellfish restoration and other projects and programs with a focus on the coastal region of the Gulf of America. Support implementation of a non-research (scientific, engineering computing, economic, statistical, or social science-related) program of considerable scope and complexity. Assists in implementing program work following general guidance on policy and resources planning; produces reports or publications that will address or answer important questions in the field.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.