Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation)

Forest Service • Adin, CA

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About The Position

The Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation) role supports the Forest Service’s timber sale program. Positions may be filled at one or more duty locations listed in the announcement, with the final location determined at the time of the job offer. Duties are described at the full-performance level. The role supervises employees up to 20% of the time, establishes and communicates employee guidelines and performance requirements, participates in developing the annual Forest program of work and related timber harvest budget proposals, administers timber sale reports and appraisals, and prepares timber sale contracts. Listed full-performance locations are in California, Washington, and Wyoming, at the GS-11 level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must successfully pass the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check and E-Verify employment verification.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• For GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, with experience in at least two specified areas: use of computer programs for data collection, cruise processing, traversing, and GPS; timber cruising fundamentals; or sampling systems used to determine statistically sound cruise samples. Alternatively, qualifying directly related graduate-level education or a combination of education and experience may meet the requirement.
• For GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, with experience in at least two specified areas: drafting timber cruise plans or laying out timber sale boundaries; summarizing cruise and marking data for reports; or preparing timber sale appraisals and contracts. Alternatively, qualifying directly related graduate-level education or a combination of education and experience may meet the requirement.
• Applicants must clearly document qualifying experience in their application and resume; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
• Current federal GS employees applying for promotion must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees up to 20% of the time.
• Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees.
• Participate in developing the annual Forest program of work and related timber harvest program budget proposals.
• Administer the preparation of timber sale reports and appraisals.
• Prepare timber sale contracts.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees.
• Forest Service daycare facilities may be available.
• Government housing may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed