- Position Title
- Forester
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-POD3-OCR-0460-FOR-7-9DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Monday, July 15, 2024
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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.
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• 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. You may only select up to 12 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
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 this position. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Forester, GS-0460-07 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 Forester, GS-0460-09 position. Please select only one response.
4.
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.
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 and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Collect field data about timber stand composition, size, and condition to recommend areas for cutting.
6.
Conduct cruises of timber stands in accordance with agency standards and guidelines.
7.
Analyze field data for forest management needs and recommend actions needed to carry out management objectives.
8.
Monitor and oversees cruising and marking of timber in support of timber harvest activities.
9.
Analyze forest conditions in areas affected by drought, insects, disease, wind damage, or fire as part of quality control measures.
10.
Determine sale boundaries, stumpage prices, and the requirements for slash disposal, erosion control, and stand improvement in accordance with agency directives.
11.
Monitor assigned timber sales to report compliance issues to supervisor.
12.
Suggest resolutions or changes to practices and resolutions for misunderstandings, complaints, or violations of regulations regarding forest management issues.
13.
Prepare timber management reports used to evaluate forest management accomplishments.
14.
Collect and analyze watershed data related to timber sale activities.
15.
Gather data about range conditions in the timber sale area.
16.
Report areas of resource impacts within timber sales to identify issues affecting compliance with environmental assessment.
17.
Gather data to document effects of management on special uses and minerals management.
18.
Collect data about wildlife habitat conditions for consideration in timber sale activities.
19.
Inspect recreation area improvements to identify and document any needed maintenance.
20.
Arrange for and maintain open dialogue with other staff to ensure sale and harvest activities are in accordance with agency and local directives.
21.
Communicate directly with timber markers, purchasers, or harvest operators concerning marking guidelines, contract provisions, sale prospectus, inspection reports, or harvest operations.
22.
Discuss technical requirements of contracts to resolve problems concerning contract stipulations and to reach agreement in accordance with agency contracting practices.
23.
Communicate timely and effectively in writing with other staff to ensure timber sale contracts are prepared accurately and completely according to all applicable prescriptions and plans.
24.
Prepare and ensure quality documentation such as detailed maps, advertisements, prospectus, and sample contracts in support of timber sale and harvest activities.
25.
Prepare a summary of all records acceptable for final appraisal, sale contract preparation, as part of subsequent timber management activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
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).