Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Admin)

Duties

Monitors and inspects timber sale operations having common contract requirements and conditions.

Interprets and explains standard timber sale contract provisions, and technical methods to be employed to the timber operator. Informs supervisor of problems that have an effect on other forest resources or accuracy of marking and scaling.

Performs inspection of timber sale areas for compliance with standard contract clauses governing location and construction of nonsystem roads, fire prevention, personal safety precautions, and cutting provisions. Reports noncompliance to supervisor.

Prepares written reports of sale inspections and makes follow-ups on deficiencies. Recommends acceptance of the contract for closure.

Qualifications

You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.

GS-06: (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-05 grade level.

Specialized experience is defined as: Carried out common sale administration duties, resolved common problems encountered under timber sale contracts, and or developed reports, maps, and graphs used in normal forestry work.

GS-06 there is no substitution of education for this position.

To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.

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.