- Position Title
- Forester
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-WE-GVA-11891820-DP-MR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 10, 2023 to Monday, April 24, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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 these Forester positions with the USDA Forest Service. Education is required to qualify. To qualify, submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for these positions.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. Basic requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 0460 Series.
1.
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: Forestry Series 0460 (opm.gov). 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 experience or educational achievement. Experience claimed must be reflected in your resume. Transcripts must be provided with your application if qualifications are based on educational achievement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in preparation and conducting field work associated with a vegetation management project, timber stand improvement or reforestation duties.
4.
Make studies of use, including damage, and reports observations and recommendations to supervisor.
5.
Collect and summarize data and administer assigned projects.
6.
Track and monitor progress and evaluate outcomes associated with field work, surveys, and inventories.
7.
Assist in producing documentation such as presentations, maps, inventories, and field data summaries or reports.
8.
Perform assigned phases of a project, survey, or inventory by gathering and integrating data which may be influenced or altered by activities.
9.
Collect information data for specified areas and instruct others in proper data collection methods and tools.
10.
Assist in data management and database input.
11.
Administer project stipulations; correct improper practices and resolve misunderstandings, complaints, or disputes.
12.
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, and degree.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses for their accuracy.
13.
Education is required for the job series advertised. You must submit a copy of your transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
14.
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.