- Position Title
- Forester
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-DE-11997417-JR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 29, 2023 to Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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.
3.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
The following question relates to the experience required for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. IF YOU SELECT MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE OR LEAVE THE QUESTION BLANK YOU WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE. NOTE: Your application materials must support your response.
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that BEST describes how you meet the basic requirement for the Forester position, GS-0460-09/11.
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Forester, GS-0460-09 position.
3.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the requirements for the Forester, GS-0460-11 position.
Please choose a response as it relates to your experience with the following tasks.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Collaborate with clients and team members to develop and implement conservation plans related to soil and forest productivity.
5.
Maintain relationships with representatives from government and private organizations in order to coordinate forest land conservation activities.
6.
Provide team members with support and assistance on the forest vegetation component of conservation plans and products.
7.
Develop silvicultural land management treatments by applying appropriate forestry principles, practices, and concepts, including knowledge of ecology, plant pathology, hydrology, and erosion.
8.
Use computer systems to document and store information relevant to conservation plans and programs.
9.
Monitor conservation contracts using software to track projects throughout the process.
10.
Develop and administer conservation contracts for selected applicants to ensure compliance with program standards.
11.
Establish application criteria and screening/ranking procedures to assist with the implementation of conservation programs.
12.
Provide technical assistance during conservation plan implementation, including an evaluation of compliance with standards, specifications, and practice requirements.
13.
Apply an organization's standards, specifications, field inventory data, and other resources to develop technical materials regarding forest land conservation practices.
14.
Work with colleagues regarding forest land issues by creating solutions to address problems.
15.
Consult with various stakeholders to solve problems pertaining to use of forest lands by livestock and/or wildlife and for the use of recreation.
16.
Provide training to various stakeholders in areas of forestry techniques, including individual on-the-job training and formal training activities.