Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Adminstration)
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:
For GS-07:
One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level. Examples include:
Tree measurements, map reading and compass use, species identification, defect recognition and determination, quality determination, traversing, use of aerial photos and the use of timber cruising tools and instruments. Experience in the use of sampling systems such as 3P, fixed area, and point and sample tree to determine statistically sound cruise samples. For GS-08:
One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level. Examples include:
Monitored and inspected timber sale operations having common contract requirements and conditions; prepared written reports of sale inspections; interpreted timber sale contract provisions and explained provisions to timber sale operators; inspected timber contracts for fire prevention, cutting operations, and temporary road construction; Obtained compliance or reported non-compliance to supervisor. 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.
For GS-07:
One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level. Examples include:
Tree measurements, map reading and compass use, species identification, defect recognition and determination, quality determination, traversing, use of aerial photos and the use of timber cruising tools and instruments. Experience in the use of sampling systems such as 3P, fixed area, and point and sample tree to determine statistically sound cruise samples. For GS-08:
One year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level. Examples include:
Monitored and inspected timber sale operations having common contract requirements and conditions; prepared written reports of sale inspections; interpreted timber sale contract provisions and explained provisions to timber sale operators; inspected timber contracts for fire prevention, cutting operations, and temporary road construction; Obtained compliance or reported non-compliance to supervisor. 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:
$43,251 to $62,269 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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