Published April 12, 2022

Field/Industry Natural Resources & Science

Business Name US Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity NF (Mtn. Gate, CA)

Contact Name Jose Hernandez

Phone Number 209-984-6135

Email Address jose.l.hernandez@usda.gov

Website https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/home/?cid=fseprd1010437

Job Position/Title Forestry Technician GS-0462-05/6/7

Rate of Pay $36,118 - $44,740 per year

Days / Hours TBD

Link to job application https://www.usajobs.gov/job/647113200

Job Description

GS-05 and GS-06: Assists in the implementation of recreation operation and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites.

GS-05 and GS-06: Assists with the maintenance of district recreation facilities such as toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters and other miscellaneous structures.

GS-05, GS-06 and GS-07: Inspects recreation areas, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans.

GS-07: Gathers, compiles, and recommends improvements for developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit.

GS-07: Is the point of contact with community organizations and interest groups to generate interest in and use of forest recreation facilities.

GS-07: Involves the community in program and activities, and determines and recommends possible public involvement. Recruits and trains volunteers.

GS-07: May serve as contracting officer's representative (COR), determining when contracting is the best means to complete a project.

GS-07: Functions as Collection Officer for recreation sites. Collects fees, counts and reconciles money collected, and ensures deposits are made appropriately.

Requirements

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-05 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level;

OR a bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school (120 semester/180 quarter hours) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, recreation management programs, civil or forest engineering, wildland fire science, public administration and planning (including community and urban planning), landscape architecture; resources management, environmental sciences, or other biological sciences (no more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable);

OR combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester/90 quarter hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

Examples of specialized experience are: Assisting in providing basic information to visitors on recreation regulations, opportunities, or restrictions; ensuring developed or dispersed recreation areas or trails were maintained in accordance with standards; installing signs; patrolling use areas to ensure appropriate use; performing small crew-based work, such as for recreation or trail maintenance projects.

For the GS-06 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level;

OR one full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, recreation management programs, civil or forest engineering, wildland fire science, public administration and planning (including community and urban planning), landscape architecture; resources management, environmental sciences, or other biological sciences;

OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

Examples of specialized experience are: Inspect or maintain developed recreation facilities; lead or coordinate a small crew of employees or volunteers to accomplish recreation maintenance or trail construction projects; patrol developed or dispersed forest areas to monitor use or enforce federal regulations; serve as a fee collection officer; patrol use areas, making visitor contacts and providing visitor information; identifies or recommends corrective action for safety hazards within public use areas.

For the GS-07 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level;

OR one full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, recreation management programs, civil or forest engineering, wildland fire science, public administration and planning (including community and urban planning), landscape architecture; resources management, environmental sciences, or other biological sciences;

OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

Examples of specialized experience are: Working with community organizations or interest groups or volunteers to assist with recreation facility maintenance or projects; assisting in the development of plans for recreation area maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or construction projects; serving as an inspector and/or contracting officer's representative on service contracts ensuring work is completed properly; participating in Special Use Permit administration for activities within undeveloped or developed areas of the unit, documenting findings.

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.

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Additional Information

This job will close when we have received 800 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.