- Position Title
- Forester
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-CHI-OCR-12188100-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. Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must 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. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application, as well as information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
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 the Forestry, 0460 series. 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 minimum requirements for the Forester, GS-0460-11 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience in meeting the requirements for the Forester, GS-460-12. Please select only one response.
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.
Serve as agency representative at industry group meetings to explain various phases of the timber management program.
5.
Evaluate levels of expertise of Forest timber management/production personnel ensuring required competencies meet mission needs.
6.
Provide management oversight of log accountability program to ensure agency standards.
7.
Participate in sale administration and negotiations with the purchaser and/or industrial association or lawyers representing purchaser to reach an equitable agreement.
8.
Review silvicultural prescriptions to ensure compatibility with long-range timber management plans for a natural resource organization.
9.
Design and administer quality control processes for consistency with timber sale administration policies and standards.
10.
Inspect logging operations to ensure watershed, recreation, and wildlife values are protected.
11.
Determine access routes, location, and logging methods for transportation and silvicultural plans.
12.
Adjust timber cutting plans to prevent disease and to salvage timber for a timber sale program.
13.
Provide information concerning contract content, accepted interpretation, and proposed course of action in support to timber contracting.
14.
Plan, evaluate, and provide leadership to the Timber Sale Administration Program and assure work meets organizational standards.
15.
Provide leadership review of all types of contract modifications including environmental modifications and contract defaults as part of the timber sale program.
16.
Review timber trespass cases connected with timber sale contracts allowing for informed decision making.
17.
Provide consultative services to internal/external customers regarding timber activities and programs.
18.
Determine budget requirements for a timber program.
19.
Participate with leadership to set goals, objectives, and targets for current and out-year timber sales.
20.
Analyze timber program coordination with resource areas to address and manage changing forest product industry needs.
21.
Execute timber and stewardship contracts and adjust or modify contract terms for a timber sale program.
22.
Review and approve natural resource programs for compliance for timber sale administration.
23.
Prepare responsive statements and investigative reports for submission to the agency head for review.
24.
Prepare cases with recommendations for action for leadership review consideration.
25.
Prepare correspondence and documents explaining agency board of appeals decisions as required law regulation.
26.
Provide expertise on contract matters of general interest to officials and legal representatives of industry associations, timber companies, and loggers purchasing from timber sales.
27.
Prepare environmental impact statements or environmental analysis reports for a timber sale program.
28.
Design or modify timber sale or land stewardship contracts.
29.
Prepare timber sale contracts and draft new contract provisions for a timber sale program.
30.
Ensure contract packages are consistent with decision documents for timber sale contracts.
31.
Document work progress and accountability of the timber resource program activity.
32.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
33.
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, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate 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).