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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The answers to the following questions will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will only be considered under the option(s) you select. You may qualify for and select more than one category.
If you respond that you do not meet any of the following criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH type of eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
See instructions under the "Required Documents" and "How to Apply" tabs for submitting documentation.
If you have questions concerning your eligibility for consideration, please reach out to the contact in the announcement prior to the announcement's closing date. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement to be considered.
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge) AND you either:
• retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; OR
• rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
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Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
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Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?
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Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
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Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
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Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)? -OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service? -OR-
Are you a current or former limited non-career appointee with the Foreign Service and have at least 48 months of continuous service, a performance rating of satisfactory or better, and if a former employee, no more than a one year break in service since your qualifying appointment?
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
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:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
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Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
Do you have a severe intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
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Have you completed a qualifying conservation project(s) with the US Forest Service? If yes, confirm that you meet the following:
you received a Public Land Corps - Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status
you were between 16 and 30 years old (inclusive) when the certification of eligibility was signed
you completed a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service on appropriate conservation projects that included at least 120 hours on Public Lands Corps projects; AND,
you are within the two-year eligibility period from the date the certification was signed.
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Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Are you a former Federal career or career-conditional employee AND
• has reinstatement eligibility; AND
• has not held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
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Are you a former Federal career or career-conditional employee AND
• has reinstatement eligibility; AND
• has held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
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Are you a former Resource Assistant with the US Forest Service? If yes, confirm that you meet the following:
you received a Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status Based on Resource Assistants Program
you successfully completed a minimum of 960 hours of full- or part-time work, not to exceed 3,500 hours over a two-year period
you earned an undergraduate (associate or bachelor) or graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education; AND,
you are within the two-year eligibility period from the date the certification was signed.
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Are you:
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
• are a disabled veteran; OR,
• served on active duty during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal (includes the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal)for participation in a military operation?
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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? 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?
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Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
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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-0462-05 position. Please select only one response.
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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-0462-06 position. Please select only one response.
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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-0462-07 position. Please select only one response.
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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.
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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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Complete trail and wilderness area projects to maintain resources based on approved land management plans.
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Develop and monitor logistics needed to complete wilderness and trail rehabilitation, reconstruction and construction projects.
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Develop trail and wilderness construction project plans and cost estimates to meet land management goals within budget constraints.
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Formulate project work plans in accordance with agency policy to accomplish trail maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction projects.
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Provide input to the budget process by estimating materials, personnel, and supplies needed to accomplish field work.
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Develop operational plans for the use, improvement and maintenance of developed and dispersed recreation sites.
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Conduct program review to determine completion of goals and objectives in support of the Agency mission.
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Record visitor use levels, types and patterns for planning purposes.
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Use completed trail condition surveys and design information to prepare preliminary plans for trail maintenance, reconstruction or construction.
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Train crews in wilderness, trails construction and revegetation techniques to maintain natural resources.
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Identify and complete trail work required to meet land management priorities and goals.
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Maintain daily record of holes drilled, trees felled and number of overhead airplane flights for Limits of Acceptable Change data.
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Estimate materials, supplies and personnel needed to complete trail and wilderness projects.
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Requisition, receive, mark and store supplies and equipment used by crews to complete trail and wilderness projects.
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Maintain and operate power boats, vehicles, power and hand tools and shop equipment to satisfy safety standards.
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Instruct chainsaw course for crew members to have a crew able to safely complete trail and wilderness projects.
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Assist law enforcement with violations of Wilderness Act regulations.
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Implement trail, and/or wilderness and bridge construction and reconstruction projects in accordance with policy.
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Ensure wilderness areas and trails are maintained to established trail standards.
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Perform trail log and condition surveys for project planning.
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Provide technical assistance in sampling and inventories designed to measure visitor use and impacts to the resource.
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Solicit interviews, selects, trains, motivates and supervises volunteers to accomplish work.
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Lead a small crew in trail maintenance and construction to complete project assignments.
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Implement recreation operational and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites to meet agency standards.
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Identify and plan for future trail construction, reconstruction, maintenance and restoration projects to achieve resource management goals.
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Review trail and wilderness area construction standards, level of maintenance, priority of work, and methods of accomplishment needed to accomplish resource management priorities.
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Analyze visitor use surveys to monitor visitor use and impact on wilderness and trail areas.
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Act as liaison with community organizations and interest groups to stimulate awareness and utilization of recreation facilities.
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Provide information and interpretive services to the public about recreational opportunities.
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Coordinate group visits with operational personnel and communicates schedules and requirements for logistical support.
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Manage warehouse and storage space in support of recreation program.
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Requisition, receive, mark, and store supplies and equipment.
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Accountable for the operation and maintenance of power boats, vehicles, power and hand tools, shop equipment, and supplies used to support field work.
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Oversee contracted work to ensure it meets the provisions of the contract.
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Conduct inspection of contracted work for the final inspection reports for leadership.
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Instruct and evaluate unit employees on chainsaw falling and bucking techniques, chainsaw safety, saw maintenance, and mechanics to meet agency safety standards.
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Re-certify chainsaw operators every three years based on their abilities.
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Promote District and Forest Safety Programs by conducting safety training and safety sessions.
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Write safety and health hazard analyses reports to ensure the safety of employees.
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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).
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