- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Research)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-RES-11524099-DP-LMS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 10, 2022 to Monday, June 20, 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
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience or education needed to qualify for this Forestry Technician (Research), GS-0462-05/06 position. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please note if you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
1.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for a Forestry Technician (Research), GS-0462-05. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for a Forestry Technician (Research), GS-0462-06.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Use standard forestry equipment such as clinometer, increment borer, laser range finder, and logger's tape to measure tree diameter and height.
4.
Read topographic maps and use Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, aerial photographs, and a compass to locate field study areas and plots.
5.
Record field measurements utilizing a portable data recorder.
6.
Identify field work related safety hazards and suggest mitigating actions.
7.
Plan and carry out forest mensuration data collection projects.
8.
Use botanical keys or plant association guides to identify plants to species level.
9.
Identify tree species, understory vegetation, and forest pests and pathogens.
10.
Assess recorded readings and measurements to identify inaccurate, untimely, incomplete, or irrelevant data.
11.
Edit and load field plot data using designated computer programs.
12.
Interpret natural resource field data to observe and record changes in forest condition.
13.
Select the appropriate guidelines and procedures related to field data collection.
14.
Follow instructions and standardized procedures and protocols to collect forestry, botanical, and/or geographic measurements and data.
15.
Write summaries of site visits for a natural resource monitoring project.
16.
Communicate with people inside and outside natural resource management organizations regarding logistics for field work.
17.
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).
18.
Do you possess and maintain a valid US State driver's license?
19.
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).