Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation)

Forest Service • Hot Springs, AR

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About The Position

This position performs functions related to timber sale preparation. It may be filled at one or more duty locations listed in the announcement; the final duty location will be determined at the time of the job offer. Duties listed are at the full performance level. The role prepares and executes conventional timber cruises and sampling methods to estimate timber quality and quantity; prepares logging-system appraisals and timber-sale appraisals to determine value; and prepares timber-sale or stewardship contracts. It also determines cruise sample designs and sampling methods, estimates timber volume by species, compiles statistical data and summarizes results, and gathers data for logging-system analysis, including road access, skyline profiles, and landing-location suitability.

The position is offered at GS-07 or GS-08. Applicants must meet the applicable specialized-experience requirements by the announcement closing date. Education is not required and cannot substitute for specialized experience. Federal employment conditions include U.S. citizenship or nationality, applicable Selective Service registration, satisfactory background adjudication, direct deposit, E-Verify, continuous vetting, and a one-year probationary period. Salary depends on the selected duty location. The position may have further promotion potential, but promotion is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• For GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06 in forestry management or a related subject-matter field, including at least two listed experience areas: using computer programs for data collection, cruise processing, traversing, and GPS; timber-cruising fundamentals such as tree measurements, map reading, compass use, species identification, defect and quality determination, traversing, aerial photos, and cruising tools and instruments; or sampling systems such as 3P, fixed area, point, and sample tree to determine statistically sound cruise samples.
• For GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07 in forestry management or a related subject-matter field, including at least two listed experience areas: drafting timber cruise plans and laying out timber-sale boundaries; summarizing cruise and marking data for reports on timber quantity, resources, topographic features, and marking guidelines; or preparing timber-sale appraisals and contracts.
• Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Current federal General Schedule employees applying for promotion must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower grade by the announcement 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 background investigation and/or fingerprint checks.
• Must receive federal payments by direct deposit and pass E-Verify employment verification.
• If selected, must serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment after its completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute conventional timber cruises and sampling methods to estimate timber quality and quantity.
• Prepare conventional logging-system appraisals and timber-sale appraisals to determine value.
• Prepare timber-sale or stewardship contracts.
• Determine cruise sample designs and select sampling methods.
• Complete timber-sale cruises to estimate volume by species, assemble statistical data, and summarize results.
• Gather data for logging-system analysis, including road access, skyline profiles, and landing-location suitability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Forest Service daycare facilities may be available.
• Government housing may be available.
• The Forest Service may use federal incentives and hiring flexibilities to attract highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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