Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation)

This is an open and continuous announcement. See Additional Information section for more information. Applications will expire every 90 days. To remain active for consideration, applicants must resubmit their application. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

GS 6:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS 5. Examples of specialized experience may include: Used timber cruising tools and techniques to conduct certified timber cruiser activities; Recorded tree measurements, assessed quality, and determined defects; Applied silvicultural prescriptions and marking guides to designate harvest timber; Measured amount and quantity of timber in designated timber sale areas.

OR

One full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience.

GS 7:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Marked trees using marking rules in areas complicated by variations in type, species composition, defect, site, age, class, etc.; Used computer programs required for data collection, cruise processing, traversing, and Global Positioning Systems(GPS); Laid out boundaries of cutting areas as outlined in the NEPA, considering variables such as accessibility, steep slopes, stream protection, nesting tree protection, wildlife impacts, fuels management and regeneration requirements.

OR

One full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience.

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.