{"id":58131,"date":"2026-02-25T13:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=58131"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:54:26","slug":"internship-forestry-technician-dept-of-agriculture-multiple-locations-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internship-forestry-technician-dept-of-agriculture-multiple-locations-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: Forestry Technician, Dept. of Agriculture (Multiple Locations, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4 sm:mb-0 text-white print:text-black\">\n<h1 class=\"text-white print:text-black usajobs-joa-banner__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/job\/858181800\">Forestry Technician (Recreation, Timber, Range)<\/a><\/h1>\n<div class=\"uppercase usajobs-joa-banner__dept\">Department of Agriculture<\/div>\n<div class=\"usajobs-joa-banner__agency\">Forest Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>This position is located on a Forest Service. This position is established to perform a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber, recreation, and range).<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"page-section print:shadow-none print:mt-2 print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The open date is when the job was posted and the closing date is when the job will close.\"><strong>Open &amp; closing dates<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The open date is when the job was posted and the closing date is when the job will close.\">02\/20\/2026 to 03\/03\/2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The salary range for the job.\"><strong>Salary<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The salary range for the job.\">$24.18 to &#8211; $24.18 per hour<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"A grade refers to the pay scale which sets the pay level and qualifications for the job.\"><strong>Pay scale &amp; grade<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"A grade refers to the pay scale which sets the pay level and qualifications for the job.\">GS 7<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"joaTotalVacancy\">Many vacancies in the following locations:<\/div>\n<div id=\"allLocations\" class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Girdwood, AK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Ketchikan, AK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Thorne Bay, AK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Payson, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"locations-hmbomv\" class=\"mt-4 max-h-64 overflow-y-scroll md:overflow-y-auto\" data-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Sedona, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Tonto Basin, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Adin, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Alturas, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Bishop, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Camptonville, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Foresthill, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Gasquet, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Hathaway Pines, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Lone Pine, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Mammoth Lakes, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Mount Shasta, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Nevada City, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">North Fork, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Pollock Pines, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Prather, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Redding, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Sierraville, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">South Lake Tahoe, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Truckee, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Weaverville, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Willow Creek, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Willows, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Yreka, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Bayfield, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Boulder, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Conifer, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Del Norte, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Durango, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Fairplay, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Fort Collins, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Glenwood Springs, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Granby, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Gunnison, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Idaho Springs, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">La Jara, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Leadville, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Meeker, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Montrose, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Rifle, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Rye, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Saguache, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Salida, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Silverthorne, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Steamboat Springs, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Walden, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Woodland Park, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Yampa, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Cascade, ID<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Challis, ID<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Elk City, ID<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Riggins, ID<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Stanton, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Location Negotiable After Selection<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Missoula, MT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Plains, MT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Tijeras, NM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Baker City, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Cascade Locks, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Hood River, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Idleyld Park, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Joseph, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">La Grande, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Prospect, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Roseburg, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Rapid City, SD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Spearfish, SD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">New Waverly, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Huntsville, UT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Panguitch, UT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Blacksburg, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Hot Springs, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Norton, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Chelan, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Cle Elum, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Darrington, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Entiat, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Glacier, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Granite Falls, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Leavenworth, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Naches, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">North Bend, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Sedro Woolley, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Skykomish, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Winthrop, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Buffalo, WY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Lander, WY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Laramie, WY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Saratoga, WY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Sheridan, WY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\"><strong>Remote job<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">No<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be able to work from home on some days.\"><strong>Telework eligible<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be able to work from home on some days.\">No<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The amount of travel the job requires.\"><strong>Travel Required<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The amount of travel the job requires.\">Occasional travel &#8211; You may be expected to travel for this position.<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be reimbursed for relocation expenses.\"><strong>Relocation expenses reimbursed<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be reimbursed for relocation expenses.\">No<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The way that the Federal Government classifies the duration of certain jobs.\"><strong>Appointment type<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The way that the Federal Government classifies the duration of certain jobs.\">Temporary<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\"><strong>Work schedule<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\">Full-time<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The Federal Government has three services that determine how you are hired: Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive.\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The Federal Government has three services that determine how you are hired: Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive.\">Competitive<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you can move up to the next grade within your pay scale.\"><strong>Promotion potential<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>None<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"color: initial\">Job family (Series)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<ul id=\"joaSeriesList\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/search\/results\/?j=0462\"> 0462 Forestry Technician <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be a supervisor.\"><strong>Supervisory status<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be a supervisor.\">No<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The level of security clearance required to hold this position.\"><strong>Security clearance<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The level of security clearance required to hold this position.\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/faq\/job-announcement\/security-clearances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Other<\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be tested for illegal drug use.\"><strong>Drug test<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be tested for illegal drug use.\">No<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\"><strong>Financial disclosure<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\"><a title=\"Learn more about financial disclosure.\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/working-in-government\/fair-and-transparent\/financial-disclosure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No<\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\"><strong>Bargaining unit status<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\"><a title=\"Learn more about bargaining unit status.\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/faq\/job-announcement\/bargaining-units\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No<\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-8 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\"><strong><span style=\"color: initial\">Announcement number<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-8 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\"><span style=\"color: initial\">26-TEMPSRT-NAT-3FS028-7DT<\/span><\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\"><strong>Control number<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">858181800<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"joa-duties\" class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Duties<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" style=\"font-size: 18px\" title=\"Learn more about job duties.\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/how-to\/job-announcement\/duties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about job duties.\">\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepares, develops, and executes timber cruises and sample surveys for resource information and estimate quality and quantity of timber for purpose of appraisal, sales administration, management planning, and logging plans.<\/li>\n<li>Assembles and summarizes data and prepares reports and maps regarding areas cruised.<\/li>\n<li>Lays outs sales in accordance with EAR and other instructions, considering variables such as accessibility, steep slopes, stream protection, nesting tree protection, wildlife impacts, fuels management and regeneration requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Brings to attention of responsible individual situations where specific prescriptions do not fit ground conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Independently marks trees using and adapting complex marking rules in areas complicated by variations in type, species composition, defect, site, age, class, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Gathers, compiles, and recommends improvements for developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit. Recruits and trains volunteers.<\/li>\n<li>Serves as inspector and contracting officer\u2019s representative on service contracts ensuring work is completed properly. Performs limited law enforcement duties under close supervision of a qualified law enforcement officer.<\/li>\n<li>Patrols recreation areas for compliance by day visitors and campers with established rules and regulations posted in the area.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect recreation areas, areas of concentrated public use, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans.<\/li>\n<li>Functions as Collection Officer for recreation sites. Collects fees, count, reconciles money collected, and ensures deposits are made appropriately.<\/li>\n<li>Performs all aspects of Special Use Permit administration for activities within undeveloped and developed areas of the unit.<\/li>\n<li>Assists with putting together project proposals and with conducting studies for providing input in National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) project analysis. Collects, compiles, and summarizes recreation data as required for data systems.<\/li>\n<li>Monitors and leads crews maintaining existing trails, facilities, etc. to ensure they are in operable condition. Assists with the selection and recommendation of new trail and facility locations or with the closing of old sites.<\/li>\n<li>Participates in the development of plans and programs for range management by collecting data for grazing allotment plans and advising management as to what improvements are needed and what management practices can be affected.<\/li>\n<li>Implements maintenance and construction of range structural improvements.<\/li>\n<li>Contacts range permittees and communicates to them Forest Service range policies and basic requirements of permit.<\/li>\n<li>Counts designated permitted livestock to ensure number are in compliance with permit, checks range condition including structures, and checks for trespass livestock.<\/li>\n<li>Develops plans for the installation of range and soil condition and trend transects. Installs permanent and pace transects.<\/li>\n<li>Obtains required measurements, records information concerning forage density, production and types, vigor, rate of growth, and soil depth, compaction, and erosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"joa-requirements\" class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about job requirements.\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/how-to\/job-announcement\/requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about job requirements.\"> <span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span> <\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Conditions of employment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You must be a US Citizen or US National.<\/li>\n<li>Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.<\/li>\n<li>Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and\/or fingerprint check.<\/li>\n<li>Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.<\/li>\n<li>Must be 18 years of age.<\/li>\n<li>Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-Verify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>In order to qualify, you must meet the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/eligibility\/difference-from-qualifications\/\">eligibility<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/application\/eligibility\/difference-from-qualifications\/\">qualifications<\/a> requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the <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-07: <\/b>Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6); <b>OR<\/b> 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, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire); <b>OR<\/b> 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.<br \/><br \/><b>Examples of specialized experience include: <\/b>Performing Forestry technician work; or engineering, range, or soil conservation technician work that involved the application of cultural, resource conservation, or land management practices on non-forest or ranch lands when combined with knowledge of forestry operations and equipment. Farming or ranching work that involved application of cultural and soil and water conservation practices, including safety and use of equipment, and that provided a basic understanding of land use. Forest or range fire control, prevention, or suppression work. Techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber and silviculture, recreation and trails, wildlife, fisheries, watershed improvement, range, special uses, and others). <br \/><br \/>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.<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.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Additional information<\/h3>\n<div id=\"readmore-hwsikb\" class=\"group\" data-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"group-data-[expanded=false]:h-15 group-data-[expanded=false]:mask-b-from-0 print:!h-full overflow-hidden\" data-read-more=\"\">\n<p><b>PLEASE NOTE: <\/b>This vacancy is being used to fill positions for FY2026 Temporary Employment Hiring season. The expected start date for this position will be between April 19, 2026 to June 14, 2026.<br \/><br \/>By selecting the &#8220;Location Negotiable&#8221; option during the application process, implies your willingness to be considered for any official duty location listed on this announcement and\/or those duty locations not listed for this National announcement. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/pay-leave\/salaries-wages\/2019\/general-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OPM.gov<\/a> for additional information on pay rates.<br \/><br \/>If you are selected, you must respond to the requested documentation outlined in your tentative section notice within 72 hours. Failure to respond within 72 hours will result in the cancellation of your selection.<br \/><br \/>This position is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or lack of funds.<br \/><br \/>Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other groups within the Nation who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in any of the geographic location(s) listed on the announcement. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.<br \/><br \/>The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opm.gov%2Fpolicy-data-oversight%2Fpay-leave%2Fsalaries-wages%2F2020%2Fgeneral-schedule%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C695c4792deea463470fc08d7f850aa5c%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637250897651203875&amp;sdata=mPJIKCaMmWD6KB6kaQwSdst5jQ0FfGlimhIwei%2F7RWI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Office of Personnel Management&#8217;s website<\/a> for additional information on pay rates.<br \/><br \/>The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career\/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.<br \/><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/workforce-restructuring\/employee-guide-to-career-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)<\/a>: To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP\/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP\/ICTAP eligible must meet the agency&#8217;s definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.<br \/><br \/>If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay.<br \/><br \/>This position is not eligible for telework.<\/p>\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">Availability of government housing and federal day care facilities will vary by location.<br \/><br \/>Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE.<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden md:block print:block\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col space-y-2 mt-4\">\n<article class=\"group\"><header>\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<h1 class=\"text-base font-bold text-gray m-0 p-0 \">\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-evaluation\" class=\"page-section [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<h2>How you will be evaluated<\/h2>\n<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<\/p>\n<p>You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and\/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans&#8217; preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans&#8217; preference within each category.<br \/><br \/>Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be referred to the selecting official.<br \/><br \/>Note: If, after reviewing your resume and\/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-required-documents\" class=\"page-section hidden md:block [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:block print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Required Documents<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about required documents.\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/how-to\/job-announcement\/required-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about required documents.\"> <span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span> <\/a><\/div>\n<p>The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resume that includes: <b>Personal Information:<\/b> name, address, contact information; <b>Education<\/b>; <b>Work<\/b> <b>Experience <\/b>related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); <b>other qualifications<\/b>. <strong>Resume cannot exceed 2 pages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; 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. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naces.org\/members\">NACES <\/a>website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP<\/b> priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least &#8220;Fully Successful&#8221; or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 border-1 border-accent-cool bg-info-lighter mt-2\">\n<h3>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:<\/h3>\n<p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and\/or degrees from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/laws-and-policy\/higher-education-laws-and-policy\/college-accreditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"joa-how-to-apply\" class=\"page-section hidden md:block [overflow-wrap:anywhere] print:block print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>How to Apply<\/h2>\n<a class=\"no-underline flex items-center justify-self-end print:hidden\" title=\"Learn more about how to apply.\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/how-to\/job-announcement\/how-to-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Learn more about how to apply.\"> <span class=\"underline\">Help<\/span> <\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"readmore-jjgkyj\" class=\"group\" data-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"group-data-[expanded=false]:h-15 group-data-[expanded=false]:mask-b-from-0 print:!h-full overflow-hidden\" data-read-more=\"\">\n<p>Please view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/working-with-us\/careers\/application-tips-and-webinars\">Tips for Applicants<\/a> &#8211; a guide to the Forest Service application process.<br \/><br \/>Please 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 (7:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m., Mountain Time Zone, 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 complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement to be entered into the system prior to its closing. <b>Resumes must not exceed two pages.<\/b><br \/><br \/>This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.<br \/><br \/>To begin, click &#8220;Apply&#8221; and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.<br \/><br \/>Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency&#8217;s staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency&#8217;s staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration. Please ensure your resume does not exceed two pages. <b>Applicants who submit a resume that exceeds two pages will be removed from consideration. <\/b><br \/><br \/>Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"agencycontact\" class=\"p-4 border-1 border-gray-light bg-gray-lighter my-4\">\n<h3 class=\"mt-0\">Agency contact information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><span class=\"text-xl\">HRM Contact Center<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row mt-4\">\n<dl class=\"md:w-1\/2\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Phone<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"tel:1-877-372-7248 X2\">1-877-372-7248 X2<\/a><\/dd>\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Email<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wrap-anywhere\"><a href=\"mailto:HRM_Contact_Center@usda.gov\">HRM_Contact_Center@usda.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"md:w-1\/2\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center<br \/>DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT<br \/>Albuquerque, NM 87109<br \/>US<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Next steps<\/h3>\n<div id=\"readmore-bjtxne\" class=\"group\" data-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"group-data-[expanded=false]:h-15 group-data-[expanded=false]:mask-b-from-0 print:!h-full overflow-hidden\" data-read-more=\"\">\n<p>Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C198596a2ef624eeca92608d95e63056b%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637644601643425378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=XaGpNbQyufnXvLMx%2BPQKv36jMnfDcECQUVHLmjk6Iws%3D&amp;reserved=0\">USAJOBS<\/a> account to check your application status.<br \/><br \/>You must choose to turn on email notifications in your USAJOBS profile if you want to receive important email notifications that may impact your applicant experience (e.g. If you start an application and do not submit it prior to the closing date, USAJOBS will send an email reminder that the closing date is approaching and your application is in an incomplete status).<br \/><br \/>Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.<br \/><br \/>Under the <a title=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.federalregister.gov%2fdocuments%2f2023%2f09%2f01%2f2023-18242%2ffair-chance-to-compete-for-jobs&amp;data=05%7c02%7cjasmine.hardin%40usda.gov%7c18ef297d82054d87438708dc06e74b27%7ced5b36e701e\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.federalregister.gov%2Fdocuments%2F2023%2F09%2F01%2F2023-18242%2Ffair-chance-to-compete-for-jobs&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJasmine.Hardin%40usda.gov%7C18ef297d82054d87438708dc06e74b27%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C638392837669535190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Qe98RSpOHVrXuDoZUqxK87t7HRbqWHtM%2BbFpZNvT8TI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair Chance Act<\/a>, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant&#8217;s criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; acceptance or retention in the armed forces; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information related to an organization&#8217;s alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to <a href=\"mailto:sm.fs.hrm_elr@usda.gov\">sm.fs.hrm_elr@usda.gov<\/a>, subject line: Fair Chance Act.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-section hidden md:block print:block print:shadow-none print:p-2\">\n<h2>Fair and transparent<\/h2>\n<p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between mt-4\"><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/faq\/application\/eligibility\/criminal-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Criminal history inquiries <\/a> <a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/equal-employment-opportunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy <\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/working-in-government\/fair-and-transparent\/financial-suitability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Financial suitability <\/a> <a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/working-in-government\/fair-and-transparent\/probationary-period\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> New employee probationary period <\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/working-in-government\/fair-and-transparent\/privacy-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Privacy Act <\/a> <a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/reasonable-accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Reasonable accommodation policy <\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/working-in-government\/fair-and-transparent\/selective-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Selective Service <\/a> <a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/working-in-government\/fair-and-transparent\/signature-false-statements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Signature and false statements <\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between\"><a class=\"lg:w-1\/2\" href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/working-in-government\/fair-and-transparent\/social-security-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Social security number request <\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11259,"featured_media":34096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,18,4003,208],"tags":[4,511,292,32,28,33,7,13,9,934],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58131"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58131"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58132,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58131\/revisions\/58132"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}