- Position Title
- Forester
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-RES-11426217-DP-GT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 21, 2022 to Monday, March 28, 2022
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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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Forester, GS-04460-05/07 position with the USDA Forest Service.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. 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, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Research Forester GS-0460. Select the statement that best reflects your education and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position you must possess the required education, combination of education in a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience. For a detailed explanation of qualifying education and experience, review the information in the vacancy announcement or visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/forestry-series-0460/. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position.
2.
Select the statement that best reflects your education and/or experience. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided with the application if qualifying based on education.
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, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in preparations prior to offering timber for sale.
4.
Assist in analyzing and evaluating information in the project sale folder.
5.
Assist in field reconnaissance to determine future timber sales.
6.
Complete required preparations prior to offering timber for sale.
7.
Analyze and evaluate information in the project sale folder.
8.
Conduct preliminary field reconnaissance to determine future timber sales.
9.
Assist in arranging the resources needed to complete the sales layout.
10.
Assist in completing environmental assessment reports and environmental impact statements.
11.
Assist in cruising and marking of timber and prepare general logging plans and verify logging system settings.
12.
Arrange the resources needed to complete the sales layout.
13.
Oversee cruising and marking of timber and prepare general logging plans and verify logging system settings.
14.
Assist in producing documentation such as detailed maps, timber sale appraisals, timber sales write up, advertisements, prospectus, and sample sales contracts.
15.
Assist in preparing records summary for final appraisal, sale contract preparation, and timber management activities.
16.
Assist in determining sale boundaries, proper location of logging roads, acceptable marking and cutting methods, stumpage prices, and the requirements for brush disposal, erosion control, and stand improvement.
17.
Produce documentation such as detailed maps, timber sale appraisals, timber sales write up, advertisements, prospectus, and sample sales contracts
18.
Prepare records summary for final appraisal, sale contract preparation, and timber management activities.
19.
Determine sale boundaries, proper location of logging roads, acceptable marking and cutting methods, stumpage prices, and the requirements for brush disposal, erosion control, and stand improvement
20.
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, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
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).