Outdoor Recreation Planning

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education: Undergraduate and Graduate 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.

Graduate work in one of the above related disciplines is creditable for positions involving recreation planning (but not outdoor recreation specialization) provided it included one or more courses in outdoor recreation.

OR

Experience:

General Experience (GS-5): Experience that provided knowledge of the requirements and practices of outdoor recreation planning or natural resource utilization and conservation.

Specialized Experience (Above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes. Examples include:

• Interpersonal effectiveness in working with diverse interest groups and populations
• Analytical ability in assessing the outdoor recreational interests and needs of present and prospective user groups
• Evaluating land and water areas for their outdoor recreational potential
• Development of general natural resource and outdoor recreation plans or studies
• Resolution of administrative, intergovernmental, and socioeconomic problems involved in providing quality outdoor recreation while preserving environmental quality

Pilot Duty (Department of Interior positions): Applicants must possess:

• Current FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with appropriate ratings
• Instrument rating
• Minimum 500 hours Pilot-in-Command time (25 hours night flight)
• Current Class II Medical Certificate

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):