Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration)

These positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer. Positions will be filled at the GS-08, GS-09, or GS-10 level, depending on location.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Buddie Carroll at buddie.carroll@usda.gov.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the GS-08 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Monitored and inspected timber sales with conventional contract requirements and conditions; interpreted and explained timber sale contract provisions to the timber operator; inspected ongoing timber sales for compliance with contract clauses; and/or prepared written reports of all sale inspections and marking follow-ups and deficiencies.

OR 2 full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or a master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, or agriculture).

OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

For the GS-09 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Administered timber sale contracts with conventional contract requirements and conditions; performed final inspections and recommended acceptance of payment units; recommended the contract for closure; and/or coordinated with resource specialists on implementation of mitigation measures for environmental compliance.

OR 2 full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or a master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, or agriculture).

OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

For the GS-10 Level: Oneyear of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Reviewed timber contract and related pre-sale data; developed a schedule and plan for continuing field inspection and control of purchaser operations; advised purchaser, field representative of adequacy or inadequacy of operations and achieved compliance with contract terms; and/or coordinated sale administration work on the unit.

OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., (coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as forestry, range management, or agriculture).

OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Education:See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.Employment Type: OTHER