- Position Title
- Forestry Technician Non-Fire
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- CATEMP-25-12730435-CH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 to Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Please read each question carefully and select the best answer(s) that reflects your experience.
1.
I qualify for the GS-5 level because:
2.
I qualify for the GS-6 level because:
3.
I qualify for the GS-7 level because:
4.
Identify the following Forest management functions in which you have experience with: (check all that apply)
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).
6.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience taking linear measurements.
7.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with biomass and other special forest product measurements.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience performing reforestation stocking surveys.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience determining the health of planted trees.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience with tree identification/dendrology.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience blazing and painting trees for project delineation.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience being a crew leader on forestry management projects.
13.
I have served as a team lead for a timber layout, cruising, and/or marking crew.
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in reporting to responsible individuals on progress and status of timber sale preparation activities.
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience providing instruction to individuals on measuring timber and cruise methods and techniques for appraisals.
16.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience using maps, compass, aerial photos, and clinometers.
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.
18.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with biomass and other special forest product measurements.
19.
I have experience in operating the following equipment:
20.
I have safely operated motor vehicles in inclement weather and over rugged terrain.
21.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles off-road.
22.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to operate a motor vehicle over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain.
23.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:
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.