Forestry Technician
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. For the GS-6 level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5). Examples of specialized experience are:
Execute timber cruises and sample surveys; assist in marking trees using and adapting complex marking rules; conduct assigned portions of surveys and studies of recreation trail areas; maintain existing recreation sites; monitor and maintain existing trails and facilities; perform a variety of field studies of sensitive wildlife species; collect data in field locations and prepares the data for extrapolation; execute fuel treatment plans; maintain fuel treatment activity records. For the GS-7 level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6). Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisted with laying out sales in accordance with operational standards, guidelines and other instructions and points out variables such as accessibility, steep slopes, stream protection, nesting tree protection, wildlife and heritage impacts, fuels management and regeneration requirements; conducted assigned portions of surveys and studies of recreation trail areas, facilities and activities on a unit; monitored and maintained existing trails, facilities, etc. to ensure they are in operable condition; assisted with performing a variety of field studies of sensitive wildlife species to determine numbers, environmental conditions and the condition of the species and its habitats; executed fuel treatment plans, slash hazard appraisals and hazard reduction plans. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5). Examples of specialized experience are:
Execute timber cruises and sample surveys; assist in marking trees using and adapting complex marking rules; conduct assigned portions of surveys and studies of recreation trail areas; maintain existing recreation sites; monitor and maintain existing trails and facilities; perform a variety of field studies of sensitive wildlife species; collect data in field locations and prepares the data for extrapolation; execute fuel treatment plans; maintain fuel treatment activity records. For the GS-7 level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6). Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisted with laying out sales in accordance with operational standards, guidelines and other instructions and points out variables such as accessibility, steep slopes, stream protection, nesting tree protection, wildlife and heritage impacts, fuels management and regeneration requirements; conducted assigned portions of surveys and studies of recreation trail areas, facilities and activities on a unit; monitored and maintained existing trails, facilities, etc. to ensure they are in operable condition; assisted with performing a variety of field studies of sensitive wildlife species to determine numbers, environmental conditions and the condition of the species and its habitats; executed fuel treatment plans, slash hazard appraisals and hazard reduction plans. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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