- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Recreation)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-NHE-0462-5-6-7-FS4844-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to Tuesday, April 19, 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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 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 and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
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 and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
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 (Recreation), GS-0462-05 position. Please select only one response.
2.
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 (Recreation), GS-0462-06 position. Please select only one response.
3.
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 (Recreation), GS-0462-07 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.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Maintain recreation facilities such as toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters and other miscellaneous structures according to recreation program policies.
5.
Assist senior technicians with visitor education and/or enforcement of rules and regulations within motorized / nonmotorized use areas and on trail systems.
6.
Install and maintain information boards, travel signs, regulatory signs and other signs associated with recreation sites, travel management and safety.
7.
Assist in the implementation of recreation operation and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites.
8.
Assist with performing inspections on existing permits under Special-Use authorization for a recreation/wilderness and trails program.
9.
Educate visitors and / or enforce rules and regulations within motorized / nonmotorized use areas and on trail systems.
10.
Identify potential problems arising from changing use patterns and new activities and recommend strategies to deal with them.
11.
Gather and compile data to recommend improvements for unit developed and dispersed recreation sites.
12.
Serve as contracting officer's representative (COR), determining when to contract, develop specifications and bid package for contracted jobs and inspect completed work. Assists in the administration of grants and agreements working with volunteers and partners to complete work.
13.
Administer Special Use Permits and inspect developed and undeveloped areas for permit compliance.
14.
Participate with agency staff and partners in the development of plans for recreation area and trail maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction projects in accordance with program management objectives and policies.
15.
Ensure recreation sites and areas with one or two major uses are operated and maintained in accordance with operation and maintenance plans.
16.
Schedule daily activities, establishes maintenance schedules, and inspects cleanup operations based on recreation operation and maintenance plans.
17.
Serve as a unit fee collection officer.
18.
Inspects recreation areas, areas of concentrated public use, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans.
19.
Maintain records of visitor use levels, and types and patterns of use.
20.
Take appropriate action to enforce Federal Regulations and to protect like and property.
21.
Function as Collection Officer (e.g. collect fees, count and reconcile money collected, and ensures deposits are made) for recreation sites.
22.
Perform safety hazard analyses of public recreation use areas and takes or recommends corrective action.
23.
Patrol use areas (developed / dispersed / wilderness) to ensure appropriate use.
24.
Serve as inspector / administrator for recreation area cleanup and/or maintenance contracts and/or agreements.
25.
Make repairs, removes or replaces facilities, or recommends closure of areas or facilities when hazards cannot be promptly eliminated.
26.
Perform independently or as a leader of a small project crew on trail or facility maintenance and construction.
27.
Maintain recreation facilities such as toilets, road closure gates, hand pumps, water systems, picnic tables, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters and other miscellaneous structures.
28.
Patrol roads, trails, developed sites, dispersed areas and/or waterways and ensure that use is in accordance with recreation plans and regulations.
29.
Provide detailed information about recreation opportunities to visitors and explain rules and regulations.
30.
Maintain contact and provide support to volunteers & partners such as Campground or Trail Host(s).
31.
Educate visitors in recreation administration and law enforcement objectives and policies to obtain compliance with laws/regulations, resolve problems and to provide assistance to visitors.
32.
Provide visitor information and environmental education to encourage responsible public land use and stewardship.
33.
Recruit and train volunteers and partners to work on unit sites.
34.
Recommend community involvement in programs and activities.
35.
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.
36.
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.