- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Recreation)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 19-110303-582934-G-CR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 5, 2019 to Monday, April 15, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government or Status for referral consideration. Please indicate by your responses all categories of eligibilities for which you would like to be considered. You will only be considered under eligibilities that you select. If you are not able to select at least one of the eligibilities below, you are not eligible to be considered for this position.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "Required Documents" and "How to Apply" tabs for submitting documentation.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "Required Documents" and "How to Apply" tabs for submitting documentation.
2.
Are you a current federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy
- the vacancy does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you're being separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent
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3.
Are you a current Federal career or career-conditional permanent, competitive service employee who currently holds or previously held a lower grade with no promotion potential as the position being announced?
Promotion potential is the highest grade level of the job and it can be different from the entry grade on the announcement. Example: If you are in or previously held a GS-5 position with no promotion potential and the position being announced is a GS-6, answer "Yes".
If you answer "Yes", you must provide copies of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50s, which show the highest permanent grade or grades held, Tenure - block 24 must show a "1" or "2", AND Position Occupied - block 34 must show a "1".
Promotion potential is the highest grade level of the job and it can be different from the entry grade on the announcement. Example: If you are in or previously held a GS-5 position with no promotion potential and the position being announced is a GS-6, answer "Yes".
If you answer "Yes", you must provide copies of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50s, which show the highest permanent grade or grades held, Tenure - block 24 must show a "1" or "2", AND Position Occupied - block 34 must show a "1".
4.
Are you a current Federal career or career-conditional permanent, competitive service employee who currently holds or previously held a position with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
Promotion potential is the highest grade level of the job and it can be different from the entry grade on the announcement. Example: If you are in or previously held a GS-5 position with promotion potential to the GS-6 and the position being announced is a GS-6, answer "Yes". Example: If you are in or previously held a GS-5 position with promotion potential to the GS-6 and the position being announced is a GS-7, answer "No".
If you answer "Yes", you must provide copies of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50s, which show the highest permanent grade or grades held, Tenure - block 24 must show a "1" or "2", AND Position Occupied - block 34 must show a "1".
Promotion potential is the highest grade level of the job and it can be different from the entry grade on the announcement. Example: If you are in or previously held a GS-5 position with promotion potential to the GS-6 and the position being announced is a GS-6, answer "Yes". Example: If you are in or previously held a GS-5 position with promotion potential to the GS-6 and the position being announced is a GS-7, answer "No".
If you answer "Yes", you must provide copies of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50s, which show the highest permanent grade or grades held, Tenure - block 24 must show a "1" or "2", AND Position Occupied - block 34 must show a "1".
5.
Permanent non-Federal County employees are eligible to compete as merit applicants when applying for a Federal position within the Department of Agriculture. Are you a current permanent Farm Service Agency (FSA) County employee?
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy
- the vacancy does not have greater promotion potential than your current or last permanent position; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
7.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
- if you are no longer employed by the land management agency, have you been separated for no more than two years and did you depart from that position in good standing?
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
8.
Are you a Peace Corps Volunteer or AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni who completed your service within the past 12 months; OR,
Are you a Peace Corps Volunteer or AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni who completed your service within the past 36 months AND you are requesting an extension of your non-competitive appointment eligibility due to your military service; study at a recognized institution of higher learning; or involvement in another activity, which the hiring agency may view warrants extension? Note, you must provide documentation to support your request; OR,
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who completed at least 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more AND has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
Are you a Peace Corps Volunteer or AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni who completed your service within the past 36 months AND you are requesting an extension of your non-competitive appointment eligibility due to your military service; study at a recognized institution of higher learning; or involvement in another activity, which the hiring agency may view warrants extension? Note, you must provide documentation to support your request; OR,
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who completed at least 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more AND has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
9.
Do you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A disability appointment? (Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy, dwarfism, and more.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
10.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge from active duty was under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge) OR if you are currently on active duty, can you provide written certification of your expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted?
If yes, confirm you:
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
If yes, confirm you:
- are a preference eligible (this includes those family members entitled to derived preference, i.e., spouse, widow, widower, parent); OR,
- served 3 or more years of continuous active duty service in the armed forces. (NOTE: If you were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility.)
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
11.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge) OR if you are currently on active duty, can you provide written certification of your expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted?
If yes, confirm you:
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
If yes, confirm you:
- are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition; OR,
- are a disabled veteran; OR,
- are in receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal and/or the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for participation in a military operation; OR,
- are recently separated veteran (separated from active duty within the last 3 years); OR,
- are currently active duty and will submit certification of your expected discharge or release from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
If claiming eligibility under this authority, review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Forestry Technician, GS-0462-04 position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Monitor recreation area and trail maintenance activities and report issues.
3.
Perform minor construction work on recreation facilities and trails following work plans, such as repair of railings or clearing for a short trail branch.
4.
Perform minor rehabilitation to recreation facilities and trails such as repairs to campsites or removal of debris.
5.
Lead employees on daily assignments to perform recreation maintenance, such as clean-up or replenishing supplies.
6.
Perform clerical tasks such as recording data or information to document recreation program use on the unit.
7.
Provide basic information to visitors regarding recreation use regulations on the unit.
8.
Provide information to visitors regarding recreation opportunities on the unit.
9.
Provide information to visitors regarding recreation restrictions on the unit.
10.
Provide basic information to the public about resources management practices on the unit.
11.
Discuss any logistic or administrative needs with campground hosts to gather information about recreation area safety or other needs.
12.
Collect fees from visitors at recreation sites.
13.
Deposit collected fees.
14.
Collect money from sale of recreation use permits.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).