- Position Title
- Range Technician
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 20-0602-10813017-DP-JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 13, 2020 to Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and education requirements for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
1.
Select the statement that reflects your education or experience for the GS-05 Range Technician position. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume. (Select all that apply).
2.
Select the statement that reflects your experience for the GS-06 Range Technician position. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.
3.
Select the statement that reflects your education or experience for the GS-07 Range Technician position. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume. (Select all that apply)
Specialized Qualifications
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Schedule and execute a variety of rangeland management support assignments related to range conservation programs.
5.
Monitor plans for compliance with range management goals and objectives.
6.
Maintain permitted and actual use records in the range management plan and documents observations in the course of range inspections.
7.
Analyze and evaluate condition and trend data using available guidelines and standards.
8.
Assist specialists in planning rangeland management support projects that are without clear precedents or guides.
9.
Estimate the utilization of available forage by all grazing animals and determines the percent of use by each class of animal.
10.
Map allotments, delineating vegetative types and capability for grazing use.
11.
Determine the upward, downward, or stability of trends of range and soil conditions.
12.
Using accepted indicator plants, determines range readiness dates.
13.
Participate in noxious plant control, seeding, or similar projects by flagging boundaries, operating equipment, and carrying out kill studies.
14.
Apply proper chemicals to control noxious weeds.
15.
Determine range readiness dates by using accepted indicator plants.
16.
Conduct routine forage production studies based on air-dry weight of vegetation.
17.
Identify, collect and prepare plant specimens in the field.
18.
Collect measurements and records on forage density, production types, vigor, growth, soil depth, compaction and erosion.
19.
Communicate and work with permittees to review grazing permits and explain policies.
20.
Lead small crews in maintenance of range improvements.
21.
Inspect structural range improvements and notify supervisor of needed maintenance.
22.
Work with permittees in preparing preliminary designs and plans for a variety of standardized revegatation project.
23.
Make recommendations for amendments to range management plans.
24.
Participate in the development of grazing plans and programs by inspecting grazing allotments for forage conditions, distribution, forage production, and condition of range improvements to support range management objectives.
25.
Recommend the construction or abandonment of range improvements such as fences and water developments.
26.
Prepare salting by selecting salt ground location and executes the plans to support range plans.
27.
(DEMO NON-PROF) Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
28.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.