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Position Title
Forestry Technician
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
OR-21-DE-11031660-RD Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to Tuesday, February 23, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. I qualify for the GS-06 grade because:
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2. I qualify for the GS-07 grade because:
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3. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style.
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4. Select the statement that best describes the skills you routinely apply in a team setting:
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5. Select the statements that best describes your level of experience as it pertains to the interpersonal communication skills you routinely apply at work.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your skill in using maps, compasses and GPS to record and determine locations, and to safely navigate across difficult terrain
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7. Select the statement that describes your experience collecting data using GPS equipment and downloaded data into ArcMap GIS, corrected tables and prepared maps.
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8. Identify all the equipment that you have experience in operating:(Select all that apply)
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9. Select the different desktop application that you have experience using: (Select all that apply)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. Conduct surveys to assess number of tree seedlings present, conditions, growth and survival rates, and evidence of animal, insect or disease damage.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Select the statement that best describes your experience related to timber management practices and procedures (such as logging, reforestation,
timber sale layout, inventory, tree improvement, cruising, line brushing).
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12. Identify the timber management activities you perform as a regular part of your work in applying statistics and sampling techniques.
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13. Identify those areas of timber sale layout in which you are experienced. (Select all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Indicate your level of experience in applying log scaling and grading rules while scaling and cruising.
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15. I perform the following timber mensuration tasks. (Select all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience with tree identification/dendrology.
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17. Identify the following silvicultural practices in which you assist. (Select all that apply)
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18. Identify the following timber sale layout procedures in which you are experienced. (Select all that apply)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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