Natural_Resource_Specialist.pdf

Classification & Qualifications General

Schedule Qualification Standards

General Natural Resources Management and Biological

Sciences Series, 0401

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements

1. Degree: 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 in

A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

For Department of the Interior Positions With Pilot Duties

Applicants must:

Possess a current FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with ratings appropriate for the duties performed;

Possess an instrument rating;

Have completed a minimum of 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command and 25 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command at night; and

Possess a current Class II Medical Certificate.

Related Information

Associated Group Standard

Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/tabs/group-standards/