{"id":52170,"date":"2024-01-29T12:35:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52170"},"modified":"2024-01-29T12:35:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:35:59","slug":"jobs-multiple-seasonal-positions-16-gs5-6-1039-positions-pacific-northwest-research-station-forest-inventory-and-analysis-program-multiple-locations-oregon-washington-and-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/jobs-multiple-seasonal-positions-16-gs5-6-1039-positions-pacific-northwest-research-station-forest-inventory-and-analysis-program-multiple-locations-oregon-washington-and-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Jobs: Multiple Seasonal Positions (16) &#8211; GS5\/6 -1039 positions, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Program (Multiple Locations &#8211; Oregon, Washington, and California)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/research\/themes\/custom\/fsrd\/assets\/img\/logos\/usda-logo.svg\" alt=\"usda logo\" width=\"287\" height=\"196\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/research\/themes\/custom\/fsrd\/assets\/img\/logos\/fs-logo.svg\" alt=\"forest service logo\" width=\"190\" height=\"207\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-body-lg mobile:font-body-lg text-no-underline text-bold text-base-darkest\" style=\"text-align: center\">Forest Service<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"font-body-md text-no-underline text-base-darker\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"display-none mobile-lg:display-block text-uppercase\">U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/research\/pnw\/programs\/fma\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Pacific Northwest Research Station&#8217;s\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/research\/pnw\/programs\/fma. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fs.usda.gov%2Fresearch%2Fpnw%2Fprograms%2Ffma&amp;data=05%7C02%7CZoe.A.Ortega_Owen%40evergreen.edu%7Ca64092b53a51476ac98208dc1f5a260a%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C638419719261830952%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ky7ee%2Buhzltu5NJ%2BdB935hfcXVfdtUx7CgQB2z%2FU1rI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Forest Inventory and Analysis (PNW-FIA)<\/a>\u00a0program has inventoried the Pacific Coast States since the 1930s. Although the mission has expanded over the years, we continue to invest in high-quality data collection brought to the public safely and efficiently. From testing new sampling methods and tools to refining the basics in forest inventory technique, the PNW-FIA Data Collection team within the Forest Monitoring and Assessment program is working hard to bring high-quality, relevant, and reliable data to meet the FIA program&#8217;s fundamental data needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Duties for these positions include supporting sampling forest inventory field plots located on a systematic grid across all land ownerships, and will be almost entirely field based. A wide variety of information is collected in the inventory, including: tree measurements; forest pathogens; understory vegetation composition and structure; stand treatments and disturbances; down woody material measurements; and land ownership. The areas sampled for the inventory by the PNW Research Station cover a diversity of ecological communities, from the rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula, to the high alpine forests of southern California and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We are hoping to fill up to\u00a0<b>16<\/b>\u00a0GS5\/6 -1039 positions for the Pacific Northwest Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Program throughout Oregon, Washington, and California.\u00a0 These positions will start July 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0and will last until at least the end of October.\u00a0 Applications for these positions will be open until February 7<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Duty locations we are advertising are: San Bernardino, CA; Fresno, CA; Mammoth Lakes, CA; Nevada City, CA; Chico, CA; Redding, CA; Mount Shasta, CA; Grants Pass, OR; Eugene, OR; Bend, OR; Portland, OR; La Grande, OR; Cle Elum, WA; Olympia, WA; and Sedro Woolley, WA.\u00a0 When applying, you may only select 10 duty locations.\u00a0 If you are interested in being considered for more than that or all of them, please make sure you select \u201clocation negotiable\u201d when applying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"job-title\" class=\"usajobs-joa-banner__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Forestry Technician (Research)<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">GS-5 positions\u00a0&amp; GS-6 positions:<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">GS-5 positions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><span data-title=\"The salary range for the job.\"><strong>Salary<\/strong>: $18.96\u00a0&#8211; $18.96 per hour<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Pay scale &amp; grade: <\/strong>GS 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Locations &#8211; Many vacancies in the following locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"usajobs-multiple-locations-list\">\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__list usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Chico, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Fresno, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Mammoth Lakes, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Mount Shasta, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Nevada City, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Redding, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">San Bernardino, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Bend, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Eugene, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Grants Pass, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">La Grande, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Portland, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Cle Elum, WA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Olympia, WA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Sedro Woolley, WA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><span data-title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\"><strong>Work schedule:<\/strong><\/span>Full-time\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season: <\/strong>The expected start date for this position will be between June 30, 2024 to October 6 , 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong>01\/25\/2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 02\/07\/2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/job\/772329600#\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Full Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"usajobs-multiple-locations-list\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section--pilot__header usajobs-joa-section--beta__header\">Summary<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform as a technician to forestry research scientists at a Research Station in a Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Work Unit. The Unit is one of four FIA Units across the country that comprises the national FIA program. FIA is a nationwide program which collects, processes, analyzes, evaluates, and publishes comprehensive information on forest and other related renewable resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section--pilot__header usajobs-joa-section--beta__header\">Duties<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-list-bullets\">\n<li>Works with a team of technicians and professionals, collecting forestry and forest health monitoring data on permanently established fixed radius plots. Assists in locating field sites using aerial photographs and topographic maps.<\/li>\n<li>Collects forestry, botanical, and geographic measurements according to nationally standardized protocol and field procedures.<\/li>\n<li>The incumbent obtains data on: tree growth and mortality; forest type, stand size and stand age; anthropogenic treatments and\/or natural disturbances; insects and disease; soil attributes; and understory vegetation composition.<\/li>\n<li>Assists in field manual interpretation when assessing complex or unusual situations. Uses botanical keys to identify plants encountered and assists in the collection and preservation of specimens.<\/li>\n<li>Records all measurements utilizing a personal data recorder. Uploads and edits data on a daily basis. Completes accurate and concise plot summaries of all field visits.<\/li>\n<li>Actively participates in the safety program, assisting in identifying hazards and mitigating actions. Travels by horse, ATV, motorcycle, boat, small aircraft, and helicopter as necessary to access field sites.<\/li>\n<li>Incumbent must have and maintain a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<div>In order to qualify, you must meet the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/eligibility\/difference-from-qualifications\/\">eligibility<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/eligibility\/difference-from-qualifications\/\">qualifications<\/a>\u00a0requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/classification-qualifications\/general-schedule-qualification-standards\/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series\">Office of Personnel Management&#8217;s General Schedule Qualification Standards.<\/a><br \/><br \/>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.<br \/><br \/><b>GS-05:\u00a0<\/b>Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level;\u00a0<b>OR<\/b>\u00a0a bachelor&#8217;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, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science (no more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable);\u00a0<b>OR<\/b>\u00a0combinations 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.<br \/><br \/><b>Examples of specialized experience include:\u00a0<\/b>Performing technical duties in support of forestry research. Collects, processes, analyzes, evaluates, and publishes comprehensive information on forest and other related renewable resources. Collects forestry, botanical, and geographic measurements according to nationally standardized protocol and field procedures. Collects forestry and forest health monitoring data on permanently established fixed radius plots.<br \/><br \/><b>Selective Placement Factors<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Incumbent must have and maintain a valid driver&#8217;s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nExperience 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.<br \/><br \/><br \/>To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"rmjs-3\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">GS-6 positions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><span data-title=\"The salary range for the job.\"><strong>Salary<\/strong>: $21.14\u00a0&#8211; $21.14 per hour<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Pay scale &amp; grade: <\/strong>GS 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Locations &#8211; Many vacancies in the following locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"usajobs-multiple-locations-list\">\n<ul class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__list usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__list\">\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Chico, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Fresno, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Mammoth Lakes, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Mount Shasta, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Nevada City, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Redding, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">San Bernardino, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Bend, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Eugene, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Grants Pass, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">La Grande, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Portland, OR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Cle Elum, WA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Olympia, WA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__item usajobs-joa-locations--pilot__item joa-additional-locations margin-bottom-10\">\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__body\"><span class=\"usajobs-joa-locations__city\">Sedro Woolley, WA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><span data-title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\"><strong>Work schedule: <\/strong><\/span>Full-time\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season: <\/strong>The expected start date for this position will be between June 30, 2024 to October 6 , 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong>01\/25\/2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"usajobs-joa-summary__label margin-bottom-0\"><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 02\/07\/2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/job\/772356500#\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Full Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section--pilot__header usajobs-joa-section--beta__header\">Summary<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform collection, processing, analyzing, evaluating, and publishing of comprehensive information on forest and other related renewable resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section--pilot__header usajobs-joa-section--beta__header\">Duties<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"usajobs-list-bullets\">\n<li>Works with a team of technicians and professionals, collecting forestry and forest health monitoring data on permanently established fixed radius plots.<\/li>\n<li>Assists in locating field sites using aerial photographs and topographic maps.<\/li>\n<li>Collects forestry, botanical, and geographic measurements according to nationally standardized protocol and field procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Obtains data on tree growth and mortality, forest type, stand size and stand age, anthropogenic treatments and\/or natural disturbances, insects and disease, soil attributes, and understory vegetation composition.<\/li>\n<li>Assists in field manual interpretation when assessing complex or unusual situations.<\/li>\n<li>Uses botanical keys to identify plants encountered and assists in the collection and preservation of specimens.<\/li>\n<li>Records all measurements utilizing a personal data recorder. Uploads and edits data on a daily basis.<\/li>\n<li>Completes accurate and concise plot summaries of all field visits.<\/li>\n<li>Actively participates in the safety program, assisting in identifying hazards and mitigating actions.<\/li>\n<li>Travels by horse, ATV, motorcycle, boat, small aircraft, and helicopter as necessary to access field sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<div>In order to qualify, you must meet the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/eligibility\/difference-from-qualifications\/\">eligibility<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/eligibility\/difference-from-qualifications\/\">qualifications<\/a>\u00a0requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/classification-qualifications\/general-schedule-qualification-standards\/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series\">Office of Personnel Management&#8217;s General Schedule Qualification Standards.<\/a><br \/><br \/>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.<br \/><br \/><b>GS-06:<\/b>\u00a0Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5).<br \/><br \/><b>Examples of specialized experience include:<\/b>\u00a0Performing technical duties in support of forestry research. Collects, processes, analyzes, evaluates, and publishes comprehensive information on forest and other related renewable resources. Collects forestry, botanical, and geographic measurements according to nationally standardized protocol and field procedures. Collects forestry and forest health monitoring data on permanently established fixed radius plots.<br \/><br \/><strong>GS-06:<\/strong> There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section--pilot__header\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.<br \/><br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/documents\/resume\/what-to-include\/\">Resume that includes<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the responsibilities section including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor&#8217;s phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.<br \/><br \/>If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts that include your name along with the name of the Institution. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"usajobs-joa-section--pilot__header\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rmjs-3\" class=\"usajobs-read-more usajobs-joa__read-more-content\" data-object=\"reveal-more\" data-behavior=\"joa-read-more\" data-readmore=\"\">\n<p>Please view\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/working-with-us\/jobs\/how-to-apply\">Tips for Applicants<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; a guide to the Forest Service application process.<br \/><br \/>Read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.<br \/><br \/>Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00a.m. &#8211; 4:00p.m. (MST), Monday &#8211; Friday. If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be returned to Human Resources no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order for it to be entered into the system prior to the closing date.<br \/><br \/>This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. 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