- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-CHI-OCR-12188141-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 experience needed to qualify for this position.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Forestry Technician, GS-0462-08 position. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Forestry Technician, GS-0462-09 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Forestry Technician, GS-0462-10 position. 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. 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Review timber sale contract and pre-sale data to determine that prerequisites to contract work have been completed for timber sale.
5.
Review plans and schedules with purchasers to assure understanding of conditions and responsibilities of the timber sale contract.
6.
Ensure contractual obligations are met prior to performing final field inspection for closure of a timber sale contract.
7.
Determine whether utilization, slash disposal, and/or erosion control performed meet contract specifications.
8.
Perform field inspections and control of purchaser operations for a timber sale program.
9.
Develop a plan and schedule for conducting field inspections for timber sales.
10.
Monitor and control logging operations to comply with long-range goals for land management and resource protection.
11.
Perform timber cruising and marking for timber sales.
12.
Identify and verify the land status and environmental constraints affecting the layout of the proposed timber sale.
13.
Explain timber sale contract provisions and technical methods to timber operators to obtain compliance with contract provisions.
14.
Keep supervisor informed of major problems regarding Timber Sale Administration.
15.
Review plans and schedules with purchasers to assure understanding of timber sale conditions and responsibilities.
16.
Report possible violations of log accountability procedures to supervisor or leadership.
17.
Coordinate sale administration and pre-sale duties with other units.
18.
Prepare written reports of timber sale inspections to ensure contract compliance for a timber sale program.
19.
Prepare logging plans in support of timber sales.
20.
Document field data for the timber sale record.
21.
Prepare or review documents such as preliminary logging plans or Environmental Assessment reports in support of timber sales.
22.
Write agreements, monthly reports of progress or request for payments as part of timber sale contract and documentation.
23.
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.
24.
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.