Natural Resource Specialist/Physical Scientist (Fire Support)

This position is located within in a Region 5 Northern California Forest Service unit. The position serves as an Air Resource Specialist for various Forests within Region 5 Northern California and provides support in air resource management, regulatory compliance, and resource protection for air pollution. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski at brian.grabowski@usda.gov and Deirdre Cherry at deirdre.cherry@usda.gov.

Duties listed are at the full performance GS-12 grade level.

Assists in the research of impacted Air Quality Related Values (AQRV) and the cause/effect relationships.

Implements inventory and monitoring methods to identify and evaluate the changing condition of flora, fauna, water, visibility, and other resources at risk from air pollution.

Provides written recommendations to high level management on air resource practices that are needed on the Unit.

Provides technical advice to fire management staff on smoke management in relation to air resources.

Collaborates with government regulatory authorities on technical aspects of air management.

Provides training within the Unit to maintain the skills and knowledge needed on an Air Resource Management program.

Maintains an air quality monitoring database which provides data and reports for various users.

Reviews monitoring and quality control plans for special projects.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may 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. 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.