Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation)
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 the GS-06 grade level:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience could include:
Provided support with tree measurements, map reading and compass use, species identification, defect recognition and determination, quality determination, traversing, use of aerial photos, and use of timber cruising tools and techniques; Interpreted silvicultural prescriptions and timber marking guides to designate harvest timber; Measured amount and quantity of timber in designated timber sale areas; Applied instructions issued in a cruise plan; OR One (1) full year (18 semester hours) of successfully graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as:
forestry, range management, agriculture); OR A combination of experience and education as described above that together meets the requirements of the position. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. For the GS-07 grade level:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience could include:
Used computer programs required for data collection, cruise processing, traversing, and Global Positioning Systems(GPS); Demonstrated the fundamentals of timber cruising including:
tree measurements, map reading and compass use, species identification, defect recognition and determination, quality determination, traversing, use of aerial photos, and use of timber cruising tools and instruments; Used sampling systems such as 3P, fixed area, point, and sample tree to determine statistically sound cruise samples; OR One (1) full year (18 semester hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as:
forestry, range management, agriculture); OR A combination of experience and education as described above that together meets the requirements for the position. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. 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 the GS-06 grade level:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience could include:
Provided support with tree measurements, map reading and compass use, species identification, defect recognition and determination, quality determination, traversing, use of aerial photos, and use of timber cruising tools and techniques; Interpreted silvicultural prescriptions and timber marking guides to designate harvest timber; Measured amount and quantity of timber in designated timber sale areas; Applied instructions issued in a cruise plan; OR One (1) full year (18 semester hours) of successfully graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as:
forestry, range management, agriculture); OR A combination of experience and education as described above that together meets the requirements of the position. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. For the GS-07 grade level:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience could include:
Used computer programs required for data collection, cruise processing, traversing, and Global Positioning Systems(GPS); Demonstrated the fundamentals of timber cruising including:
tree measurements, map reading and compass use, species identification, defect recognition and determination, quality determination, traversing, use of aerial photos, and use of timber cruising tools and instruments; Used sampling systems such as 3P, fixed area, point, and sample tree to determine statistically sound cruise samples; OR One (1) full year (18 semester hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as:
forestry, range management, agriculture); OR A combination of experience and education as described above that together meets the requirements for the position. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. 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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