- Position Title
- Forestry Technician (Recreation)
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-R10GVA-FORTCH-0462-05-FS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 4, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current Forest Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
2.
Are you a Forest Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
3.
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.
4.
Are you a current or former employee of the US Forest Service who is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and:
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- most recent period of qualifying service was with the US Forest Service; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,if you are no longer employed by the US Forest Service, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
5.
Have you completed a qualifying conservation project(s) with the US Forest Service? If yes, confirm that you meet the following:
- you received a Public Land Corps - Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status
- you were between 16 and 30 years old (inclusive) when the certification of eligibility was signed
- you completed a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service on appropriate conservation projects that included at least 120 hours on Public Lands Corps projects; AND,
- you are within the two-year eligibility period from the date the certification was signed.
6.
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?
7.
Are you:
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Forestry Technician (Recreation), GS-0462-5 positions with the USDA Forest Service. This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. Your responses to the General 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. 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. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). 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. 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 Technician (Trails), GS-0462-05 position. Please select only one response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Plan and implement the logistics of projects associated with trail maintenance and reconstruction projects.
3.
Perform trail log, condition, and prescription surveys and enters information into databases.
4.
Complete risk assessment for projects and communicates to team members.
5.
Work with and maintain a positive relationship with volunteers and partners.
6.
Ensure proper tool maintenance to complete assigned work.
7.
Operate hand and power tools to effectively complete work assignments.
8.
Operate construction tools (i.e., crosscut saws, axes) to ensure proper trail maintenance and construction.
9.
Coordinate with supervisor, and others, to develop a management plan for specific areas of a public lands trail system.
10.
Explain to the public, regulations concerning trail maintenance specific to the Wilderness Act.
11.
Communicate to a team the assignment(s) created based on priorities, deadlines and timeframes for completion.
12.
Keep supervisor informed on progress of work performed in order to meet work objectives.
13.
Interact with public lands visitors to inform them of trail maintenance and cleanup.
14.
Maintain trails to ensure protection of wildlife habitat and water quality.
15.
Repair trails to improve recreational access to public lands.
16.
Walk or climb over rough and uneven terrain to access areas where trail work is needed.
17.
Perform trail maintenance work independently by applying specific rules, regulations, and procedures.
18.
Resolve problems previously encountered to create efficiencies in work assignments.
19.
Apply established trail construction/maintenance guidelines to create work efficiencies.
20.
Prepare a crew of employees to perform tasks in completion of trail work assignments.
21.
Maintain a safe work environment throughout the day.
22.
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.