Individual Occupational Requirements for
GS-023: Outdoor Recreation Planning Series
The text below is extracted verbatim from
Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (p.IV-B-7), but contains minor edits
to conform to web-page requirements.
Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with
the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for
Administrative and Management Positions."
EDUCATION
Major study--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. Applicants who qualify on the
basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor
recreation.
OR
EXPERIENCE
Experience that provided a
knowledge of the requirements and practices of outdoor recreation planning or natural resource
utilization and conservation.
Experience that
demonstrated 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 deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.
- Analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs of
diversified groups, and the means for meeting those needs.
- Evaluation of land or water areas for their recreation and related potential use,
such as wildlife reserve.
- Preparation or review of plans and programs for natural resource utilization and
recreation area development.
- Solution of administrative, intergovernmental, socioeconomic, and other problems
involved in providing adequate recreation opportunities while preserving, restoring,
and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment.
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.
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