Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration)

Forest Service • Macdoel, CA

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About The Position

This position is located at the Supervisor's Office and is primarily responsible for administering complicated timber sales with complex requirements and conditions across several Ranger Districts on the Forest. The role includes reviewing timber sale contracts and related pre-sale materials, conducting field inspections, overseeing purchaser operations, coordinating sale administration with other unit activities, and planning and assigning unit work. Duties listed are at the full-performance level.

Requirements

• For GS-10: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service, including at least three specified timber-sale-related activities; or a qualifying Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. in a related field; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service, including at least three specified timber-sale-related activities; or a qualifying Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. in a related field; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience may include administering timber sale contracts; identifying on-the-ground resource concerns and coordinating corrective measures; performing timber sale preparation and collecting pre-sale data; appraising timber sales and selecting contract provisions based on NEPA documents; cruising timber stands to assess merchantable volume, species composition, accessibility, and environmental constraints; conducting final timber sale inspections and recommending closure; or serving as a representative assigned by a Contracting Officer.
• Applicants must meet applicable eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement's closing date and clearly document experience in their application and resume. Transcripts are required when qualifying based on education; course descriptions may also be required.
• Current federal GS employees applying for promotion must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade by the announcement's closing date.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and/or fingerprint check and pass E-Verify.
• Must receive federal payments by direct deposit.
• Selected candidates must serve a one-year probationary period and be certified in writing for continued employment after its completion.

Responsibilities

• Review timber sale contracts and related pre-sale data, including preliminary logging plans, environmental assessment reports, and appraisals.
• Conduct continuing field inspections and control of purchaser operations.
• Determine when log hauling may be allowed on system roads under construction.
• Prepare agreements and monthly reports of progress.
• Coordinate timber sale administration duties with other unit timber and related activities.
• Plan the unit's work, assign work to employees, and establish production or quality standards.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree