Forestry Technician
Company Name:
Department Of The Interior
All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. This is a permanent position. Work Schedule is Full Time. Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.
For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.
This position is located in Pocatello, ID. Information about the surrounding area may be found at Pocatello, ID.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently with ID-Merit-2014-0063 which is open to all current/former federal employees with competitive civil service status/reinstatement eligibility. If you are interested in being considered under both recruitment methods, you must submit complete application packages for each. U.S. Citizenship required. Security Clearance/Background Investigation required. Read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land. Direct Deposit Required. - Design, coordinates, and executes harvest plans for timber product sales.
Performs technical skills involved in timber sale activities such as logging road layout and survey, unit layout and traversing, marking and cruising of timber, mapping, volume computation, and preparation of contracts.
Prepares and administers contracts for tree planting, pre-commercial thinning, site preparation, and insect, and pest and disease control projects.
Performs project planning activity, adapts a design, and coordinates and executes pest management field projects.
Develops a plan which includes selecting the methods for pest detection, collection, identification, control and evaluation. The physical demands of this position are traveling difficult terrain and extreme climatic conditions over long distance by foot, snow machines and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Carrying heavy loads over long distance may be required to reach project locations.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604.
If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran''s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.
KSA 1: Knowledge of the techniques and principles of forest management practices together with skill in applying this knowledge in preparing and developing timber harvest and planting schedules, stand improvement and conversion projects, trespass evaluations, environmental analysis, and determining access requirements.
KSA 2: Knowledge of plane surveying sufficient to layout timber sale boundaries, timber roads, and to locate land lines and cadastral survey monuments.
KSA 3: Knowledge of Dendrology, Silviculture and Forest Ecology of Rocky Mountain Timber Species sufficient to select the best methods of timber harvesting and regeneration on differing aspects, elevations, and steepness of slopes.
To preview questions please click here. Specialized Experience Requirements:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume.
For GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-07 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as collecting forest and woodland management data regarding location, volume, rate of growth, and quality of timber; inspecting and reporting on timber sale areas to determine compliance with contract requirements; marking and designating timber to be removed in timber sales or for use disposals.
For GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-08 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as collecting forest and woodland management data regarding location, volume, rate of growth, and quality of timber; serving as the contracting officers representative (COR) and inspecting/reporting on timber sale areas to determine compliance with contract requirements; and serving as the crew lead or supervisor for marking and designating timber to be removed in timber sales or for use disposals.
Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience Requirement:
For GS-08: 1 1/2 years (27 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master''s degree or equivalent graduate degree which includes coursework DIRECTLY related to the work of a forestry technician.
For GS-09: 2 years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master''s degree or equivalent graduate degree which includes coursework DIRECTLY related to the work of a forestry technician.
Education and experience may be combined to meet the specialized experience requirement. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1.Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2.Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the button Apply to this Vacancy and login to My Account on USAJOBS.
If you haven''t already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and upload, paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the Forgot your Username and/or Password link below the login on USAJOBS.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact Lisa McGinnis at or by email at . If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. - If you are qualifying with education, you must provide a copy of your transcripts for verification that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university by the closing date. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution, See Foreign Education. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: please provide documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
Veterans'' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans'' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans'' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans'' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
For 0-point Sole survivorship veterans' preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point veterans'' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans'' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. The opportunity to do this will be provided during the application process by a pop-up message option to generate an auto-requested fax cover sheet.
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options.
If uploading a resume, you must include the following: Job Title and Grade Level, if Federal employment, Duties and Accomplishments, Employer''s Name and Address, Supervisor''s Name and Telephone Number, Starting and Ending dates (month and year), Hours worked per week, and Salary.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement. Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
You may also check the status of your application by viewing your My Account on USAJOBS. May require completion of a 1 year probationary period.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM''s Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Highly or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas. !benefits.hms?orgId=3&jnum;=109783Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of The Interior
All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. This is a permanent position. Work Schedule is Full Time. Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.
For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.
This position is located in Pocatello, ID. Information about the surrounding area may be found at Pocatello, ID.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently with ID-Merit-2014-0063 which is open to all current/former federal employees with competitive civil service status/reinstatement eligibility. If you are interested in being considered under both recruitment methods, you must submit complete application packages for each. U.S. Citizenship required. Security Clearance/Background Investigation required. Read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land. Direct Deposit Required. - Design, coordinates, and executes harvest plans for timber product sales.
Performs technical skills involved in timber sale activities such as logging road layout and survey, unit layout and traversing, marking and cruising of timber, mapping, volume computation, and preparation of contracts.
Prepares and administers contracts for tree planting, pre-commercial thinning, site preparation, and insect, and pest and disease control projects.
Performs project planning activity, adapts a design, and coordinates and executes pest management field projects.
Develops a plan which includes selecting the methods for pest detection, collection, identification, control and evaluation. The physical demands of this position are traveling difficult terrain and extreme climatic conditions over long distance by foot, snow machines and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Carrying heavy loads over long distance may be required to reach project locations.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604.
If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran''s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.
KSA 1: Knowledge of the techniques and principles of forest management practices together with skill in applying this knowledge in preparing and developing timber harvest and planting schedules, stand improvement and conversion projects, trespass evaluations, environmental analysis, and determining access requirements.
KSA 2: Knowledge of plane surveying sufficient to layout timber sale boundaries, timber roads, and to locate land lines and cadastral survey monuments.
KSA 3: Knowledge of Dendrology, Silviculture and Forest Ecology of Rocky Mountain Timber Species sufficient to select the best methods of timber harvesting and regeneration on differing aspects, elevations, and steepness of slopes.
To preview questions please click here. Specialized Experience Requirements:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume.
For GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-07 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as collecting forest and woodland management data regarding location, volume, rate of growth, and quality of timber; inspecting and reporting on timber sale areas to determine compliance with contract requirements; marking and designating timber to be removed in timber sales or for use disposals.
For GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-08 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as collecting forest and woodland management data regarding location, volume, rate of growth, and quality of timber; serving as the contracting officers representative (COR) and inspecting/reporting on timber sale areas to determine compliance with contract requirements; and serving as the crew lead or supervisor for marking and designating timber to be removed in timber sales or for use disposals.
Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience Requirement:
For GS-08: 1 1/2 years (27 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master''s degree or equivalent graduate degree which includes coursework DIRECTLY related to the work of a forestry technician.
For GS-09: 2 years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master''s degree or equivalent graduate degree which includes coursework DIRECTLY related to the work of a forestry technician.
Education and experience may be combined to meet the specialized experience requirement. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1.Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2.Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the button Apply to this Vacancy and login to My Account on USAJOBS.
If you haven''t already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and upload, paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the Forgot your Username and/or Password link below the login on USAJOBS.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact Lisa McGinnis at or by email at . If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. - If you are qualifying with education, you must provide a copy of your transcripts for verification that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university by the closing date. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution, See Foreign Education. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: please provide documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
Veterans'' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans'' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans'' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans'' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
For 0-point Sole survivorship veterans' preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point veterans'' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans'' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. The opportunity to do this will be provided during the application process by a pop-up message option to generate an auto-requested fax cover sheet.
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options.
If uploading a resume, you must include the following: Job Title and Grade Level, if Federal employment, Duties and Accomplishments, Employer''s Name and Address, Supervisor''s Name and Telephone Number, Starting and Ending dates (month and year), Hours worked per week, and Salary.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement. Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
You may also check the status of your application by viewing your My Account on USAJOBS. May require completion of a 1 year probationary period.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM''s Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Highly or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas. !benefits.hms?orgId=3&jnum;=109783Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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