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1. Select the one statement that best describes the education or specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Forestry Technician work at the GS-7 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.

A. I have one year of experience (equivalent to at least the GS-06 level or pay band in the Federal service) that includes performing the following duties: 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, and forest or range fire control, prevention, or suppression work.

B. I have successfully completed at least one (1) full year of graduate education. Part time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. I will provide my transcript (s).

C. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

2. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience performing reforestation stocking surveys.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

3. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience determining the health of planted trees.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

4. Identify the following silvicultural practices in which you assist (Select all that apply):

A. Site preparation

B. Collecting cones

C. Manual maintenance in young stands to control competing vegetation

D. Chemical maintenance in young stands to control competing vegetation

E. Pre-commercial thinning

F. Noxious/non-native weed control

G. Thinning (commercial)

H. Pruning

I. Density Management for Wildfire Habitat development

J. Use of Aerial Photographs

K. Seedling Post Surveyor

L. Stocking Surveyor

M. None of the above

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).

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

6. Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience with tree identification/dendrology.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

7. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience blazing and painting trees for project delineation.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

8. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience using maps, compass, aerial photos, and clinometers.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

9. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience taking linear measurements.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

10. Select the statement that best describes your experience with biomass and other special forest product measurements.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

11. Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience being a crew leader on forestry management projects.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

12. I have safely operated 4-wheel ATVs in rugged terrain.

A. Yes

B. No

13. I have safely operated motor vehicles in inclement weather and over rugged terrain.

A. Yes

B. No

14. Select the statement that best describes your ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles off-road.

A. I have routinely operated four-wheel drive vehicles off-road for recreation.

B. I have routinely operated four-wheel drive vehicles off-road as a regular part of a job.

C. I have completed off-road four-wheel drive vehicle training.

D. I have never operated a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road.

15. Select the statement that best describes your ability to operate a motor vehicle over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain.

A. I have routinely operated motor vehicles over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain for recreation.

B. I have routinely operated motor vehicles over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain as a regular part of a job.

C. I have completed training on operating motor vehicles over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain.

D. I have never operated a motor vehicle over hilly, mountainous or rough terrain. COMPETENCY IF: NONE

16. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

17. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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