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Position Title
Forestry Technician
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
WYTEMP25-12716485-MB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 24, 2025 to Friday, April 4, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.    (limit characters)
3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.  (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. (limit characters)
The following question pertains to your eligibility status. Select one response that best describes qualifications for a Forestry Technician position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factors will be rated not qualified:
  • A driver's license is required in order to perform field work.
Do you possess (or are able obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and are capable of maintaining a valid state driver's license? (limit characters)
2. In addition to the experience requirements described in the Qualifications section of this announcement, you must meet the Individual Occupation Requirements of this position as follows:
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above)

In addition to the experience requirements described in the group coverage standard, seasonal experience may also be creditable. A season of experience is considered to be a period of no less than 3 months of continuous employment on a seasonal basis. Shorter periods may be combined to make a season, provided a total of at least 3 months' experience is shown. For any period where the work exceeded 3 months, the excess work is credited towards an additional season of experience. One season of experience is qualifying for GS-2; 2 seasons of experience qualify for GS-3; and 4 seasons of experience qualify for GS-4. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • Forestry aid or technician work.

  • Engineering, range, or soil conservation technician work that involved the application of cultural, resource conservation, or land management practices on non-forest or ranch lands when combined with knowledge of forestry operations and equipment.

  • Farming or ranching work that involved application of cultural and soil and water conservation practices, including safety and use of equipment, and that provided a basic understanding of land use.

  • Forest or range fire control, prevention, or suppression work.

or

Education and Training

For GS-3: Successful completion of 1 year of study that included at least 6 semester hours in a combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences.

For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.

For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-4. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.


Do you meet and does your resume/transcripts reflect the Individual Occupational Requirements listed above? (limit characters)
3. To qualify for GS-04: In addition to the individual occupational requirements, you must possess six months of generalized experience AND six months of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
  • the ability to complete downloading and inputting data and running analysis for the Hydrologist,
  • and independently collect, organize and resent information in office and field situations.
-OR- Education: 2 years above high school with courses related to the occupation, if required.

-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education.

Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-04 qualification requirement? (limit characters)
4. To qualify for GS-05: In addition to the individual occupational requirements, you must possess one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:
  • the ability to complete downloading and inputting data and running analysis for the Hydrologist,
  • and independently collect, organize and resent information in office and field situations.
-OR- Education: 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education.

Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-05 qualification requirement? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Select the statement that best describes your experience related to timber management practices and procedures (such as logging, reforestation, timber sale layout, inventory, tree improvement, cruising). (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience with tree identification/dendrology. (limit characters)
7. Ability to hike and walk over hilly and rough terrain. (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience blazing and painting trees for project delineation. (limit characters)
9. Identify the following silvicultural practices in which you assist: (check all that apply) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Select the statement that best describes your experience with use the computer for written reports and correspondence. (limit characters)
11. Select the statement that best describes the skills that you routinely apply in a team setting. (limit characters)
12. Select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or training related to timber sale tree marking. (limit characters)
13. Select all of the following timber sale layout duties you have performed. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience using computers to perform data entry, editing and retrieval tasks to process scientific data. (limit characters)
15. Select the statement that best describes your skill using maps, compass, aerial photos, and clinometer. (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your ability to operate a motor vehicle over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain. (limit characters)
17. Select the statement that best describes your skill in using maps, compasses and GPS to record and determine locations, and to safely navigate across difficult terrain. (limit characters)
18. From the answer choices below, select the one that best reflects your ability to communicate technical information. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt- out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. (limit characters)
20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
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