Forestry Technician

SummaryThis position is located on the Sequoia National Forest; Kernville R.D. The position is responsible for managing the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) program. Provides public information on Forest Service OHV management practices, rules, and regulations. Enforces state OHV rules and regulations. Performs Special Use Permit administration for OHV events and activities. For additional information regarding this position, please contact Tricia Maki, tricia.maki@usda.gov 760-376-3781 ext 630ResponsibilitiesDUTIES LISTED ARE FOR THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL GS-09Prepare environmental assessments or decision notices on operating plans.Ensure compliance with management plan relating to OHV use.Coordinate with various biologists to conduct internal/external scoping for proposed projects.Develop grant proposals to be submitted to state for funding allocation.Supervises 20% or less of the time.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn 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-8 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level. Examples include: Assisted in the development and the accomplishment of an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) program within the framework of existing planning documents; Patrolled OHV use areas to ensure areas are operated, used and maintained in accordance with the appropriate planning documents; Assisted with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle (OHV) restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs and enforcement of restrictions. For the GS-9 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level. Examples include: Provided public information on Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) management practices, rules, and regulations; Performed aspects of Special Use Permit administration for OHV events and activities; Acted as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) assisting contractor to ensure work is completed properly on OHV related projects; Act as a liaison between volunteer groups such as OHV Hosts and Adopt-A-Trail to develop operating plans, coordinate work projects, and document accomplishments in alignment with OHV grant program requirements. 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.EducationSee Qualification Section for educational requirement.Additional InformationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary and term employees the opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years and the last temporary or term appointment must have been with the Forest Service. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status such as leave without pay is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed. Forest Service daycare facilities are not available. Government Housing is not available Daycare facilities are not available This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements. Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized. Final determination will be made at the time of job offer.