- Position Title
- Forester (Silviculture)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-CHI-OCR-12187493-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 30, 2023 to Monday, July 1, 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 9 location(s).
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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 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.
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-0460-11 position. Please select only one response.
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.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provide guidance and oversight for technical practices and procedures for timber management, reforestation or timber stand improvement projects.
5.
Review field data for environmental assessments to identify vegetation management issues.
6.
Analyze silviculture data collected following manager instructions to suggest potential treatment methods that can meet the objectives set for stands.
7.
Analyze forest areas to determine which areas require short-term or long-term cultural treatment.
8.
Evaluate timber sale or fuels projects to identify methods to prevent loss of productivity or damage to the environment.
9.
Plan surveys to assess number of tree seedlings present, condition, growth and survival rates and/or evidence of animal, insect, fire or disease damage.
10.
Review land management plans to recommend silvicultural treatments that meet objectives.
11.
Review tree marking to determine compliance with planned treatment for forest sites.
12.
Inspect cultural treatments to determine the effectiveness of treatments.
13.
Assist in establishing plans for management of lands and resources.
14.
Analyze geospatial data for vegetation reports and environmental documents.
15.
Identify silvicultural land management issues for forest management plans.
16.
Analyze forest vegetation data to recommend improvements in resource restoration or operations.
17.
Develop plans for application of silvicultural methods and practices in projects.
18.
Establish short-term and long-term plans for management of lands and resources.
19.
Participate in discussions with specialists regarding vegetation and land management plans.
20.
Assist higher graded specialists in preparing for meetings with parties outside of the agency.
21.
Discuss alternatives for treatment of vegetation with specialists so there is coordination with needs of the overall land management plan.
22.
Meet with parties from outside the agency to share proposed or potential land management practices to achieve objectives.
23.
Serve as a member or lead a team of natural resource specialists to evaluate and plan environmental studies.
24.
Assist in writing environmental assessment reports based on field examination.
25.
Write draft language for silvicultural proposals based on decisions given by manager.
26.
Assist in gathering information to draft reports that summarize vegetation field data.
27.
Write and review planning documents to identify and explain the basis for silvicultural decisions.
28.
Write reports that summarize vegetation field data.
29.
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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
30.
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).