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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Seasonal Outdoor Recreation Planner

Page, Arizona, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$29.28/hr - $29.28/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Outdoor Recreation Planner at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The role focuses on supporting park planning and compliance efforts by conducting research, analyzing data, preparing planning documents, and coordinating with stakeholders to develop and evaluate recreation and resource management strategies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts Research and Analysis - Gathers and interprets data on land use, demographics, recreation trends, and natural and cultural resources to support park planning and compliance

Prepares Planning and Environmental Documents - Assists in drafting components of NEPA documents (e.g., environmental assessments), foundation statements, and other planning materials

Supports Project Management Activities - Helps develop project objectives, timelines, and budgets; tracks workflows and contributes to project agreements or charters

Engages with Stakeholders and the Public - Attends public meetings and hearings, coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies, and prepares public-facing materials such as newsletters and press releases

Applies Environmental and Regulatory Guidelines - Utilizes knowledge of laws such as NEPA, the Historic Preservation Act, and the Endangered Species Act to ensure compliance in planning efforts

Qualification

Outdoor Recreation PlanningEnvironmental RegulationsData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementPublic PlanningResearchWritten Communication

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

Government housing may be available

You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Occasional overnight travel may be required, typically up to two nights per month away from home

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority

You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time)

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience

Basic Qualifications (Screen-Out): Successfully completed undergraduate and graduate education with a major in outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation

Please note: Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation

You are required to provide a copy of your transcripts

Specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and coordinate the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Ability to work with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns

Analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs of diverse groups, and the means for meeting those needs

Evaluation of land or water areas for their recreation and related potential use, such as wildlife reserves

Minimum Qualifications (Screen-Out): Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal Service

This experience has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Performed analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs, and the means for meeting those needs

Evaluated land or water areas for recreation and related potential use, such as a wildlife reserve

Prepared or reviewed plans and programs for natural resource utilization and recreation area development

Provided recreation opportunities while preserving, restoring, and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment

Possess the following education in lieu of specialized experience: A master's or equivalent graduate degree

Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

An LL.B. or J.D., if related

Please Note: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines as representing one year of full-time study

If this information is not available, 18 semester hours will be considered satisfying the one-year requirement

You are required to provide a copy of your transcripts

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)

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking

Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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