Forestry Technician (Cruiser/Appraiser)

Duties As the Forestry Technician (Cruiser/Appraiser) in this position, you will: The incumbent would lead the resource area in all timber measurement, scaling, and appraisal assignments.
This would include basic tree measurements and log measurements using common measurement instruments.
Lead cruiser/appraiser on 3P sales and commonly used cruise methods.
Leads, mentors, and assists other cruisers/appraisers in the Field Office Incumbent leads timber sale appraisal work.
Enters cruise data into field polycorders and downloads information.
Utilizes computer applications used in the cruiser/appraiser program.
Leads, attends, and completes all training required for the cruiser/appraiser/scaling program.
The level of difficulty and responsibility for these assignments will be determined by the employee's grade level at the time of the assignment.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship required.
May be required to complete background investigation.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents) prior to the closing date of this announcement.
You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
This position requires log scaling certification.
Must complete a formal realty or forest appraisal course within the first year and be proficient in the use of the market value, cost, and income approaches to timber appraisals within two years.
Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying.
GS-10 Level Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Timber cruising, appraising, and scaling (2) Monitoring and inspecting timber sale operations having conventional contract requirements and conditions; and (3) Preparing written reports of all timber cruises, scaling, and appraisals.
GS-11 Level Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing 3 or more of the following: (1) Performing timber sale preparation duties and collection of timber presale information data as well as completed appraisals of timber sales; (2) selecting contract provisions based on environmental assessment documents; (3) Monitoring.
scaling, and inspected timber sale operations having conventional contract requirements and conditions; and (4) Conducting cruises of timber stands to determine volume of merchantable timber, species composition, accessibility, and environment constraints.
Status merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
(Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade.
No award SF-50 will be accepted).
One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level.
One year at the GS-10 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Volunteer Experience: 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.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience.
One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week.
Part-time hours are prorated.
You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.
g.
, resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position.
Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
Additional information Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service).
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month.
You must be eligible to obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
You will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 on an annual basis.
Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy.
Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97.
See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to PCS.
Physical Demands: The field work requires stamina, conditioning, and good general health to withstand the rigors of protracted periods of climbing and descending steep slopes carrying equipment and supplies in excess of 25 pounds.
Work in the field requires long periods of time and physical exertion in extremely rugged terrain, often under adverse weather conditions.
The rigors of the job put unusual strain on backs, knee ligaments, and ankles.
Working Conditions: The incumbent primarily works outdoors in a forest environment where the footing is extremely uneven, sometimes unstable, often steep, with excessive vegetation and logging debris covering the ground making for a very high risk of tripping or falling.
The work is conducted in all weather conditions including ice, snow, hail, rain, wind, and extreme high and low temperatures.
The incumbent will be exposed to insect bites, stings, poisonous snakes, toxic or poisonous plants, tree marking paint, overhead hazards, rolling logs, rolling rocks, etc.
The incumbent works around heavy logging equipment, log scale yard equipment, and road building equipment.
Work necessitates the use of protective equipment such as hard hat, gloves, high visibility vest, eye and hearing protection, rain gear, and traction soled shoes (caulked boots).
The incumbent must be able to operate and ride in a motor vehicle traveling on narrow mountainous terrain, with blind curves, one vehicle width, and extremely steep drop-offs where heavy equipment is often encountered.
Incumbent may also be required to operate off-highway vehicles or snow machines to access remote work areas.
Telework: The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see https://www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.
pdf.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact San Antonio Services Branch at SASBMailbox@opm.
gov or 816-541-8101.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a subject matter resume review and/or a panel interview.
These assessments measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies: Forest Management Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Candidates not eligible to apply under merit promotion will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures.
These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category.
Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.
Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire.
Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Non-Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire.
Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Performance Appraisals for Competitive and Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Applicants: In the evaluation process, due weight will be given to job related experience, education, training, incentive awards and performance appraisals.
Applicants must submit a performance appraisal with a performance rating of at least the equivalent of fully successful to be eligible for promotion or placement.
Applicants may provide a copy of a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months.
If the applicant is unable to provide a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months, the applicant may provide a written explanation as to why.
Recruitment incentive awards: Applicants that have received recruitment incentive awards during the last two years, must list them on their resume.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/12/2024.
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as: Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.
g.
, STEP increase, etc.
) You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent (career/career/conditional tenure) and competitive service eligibility to be considered.
No award SF-50 will be accepted.
Former Federal Employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago: Your separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your permanent, competitive status and your last Federal performance appraisal plan/rating.
You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent career or career conditional tenure and competitive service eligibility to be considered (No award SF-50 will be accepted).
Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
Veterans Preference Documentation: If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15.
If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15.
You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.
ebenefits.
va.
gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area.
You must include: (1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, i.
e.
, SF-50 showing RIF separation, Notice of Proposed Separation due to RIF, and/or Notice of Separation due to RIF; (2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and (3) your most recent performance appraisal.
To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation or benefits office citing disability - eligibility under 5 CFR 213.
3102 (u).
Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems Eligible: Documentation of eligibility as listed in each individual interchange agreement.
Other noncompetitive or special appointing authorities (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, VISTA, Public Land Corp, Military Spouse, VRA, 30% Disabled Veterans, Certain Former Overseas Employees, Foreign Service, Boren Fellows, etc.
) must provide substantiating documentation as required.
Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
Do not submit photographs with your application package.
Documents with photographs will not be seen by hiring officials.
You must remove your image prior to submitting any badges, licenses, or certificates.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
How to Apply To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/12/2024.
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Agency contact information San Antonio Services Branch Phone 816-541-8101 Email SASBMailbox@opm.
gov Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US Next steps Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful.
If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
No applicant inquiries will be accepted or addressed until after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/12/2024.
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as: Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.
g.
, STEP increase, etc.
) You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent (career/career/conditional tenure) and competitive service eligibility to be considered.
No award SF-50 will be accepted.
Former Federal Employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago: Your separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your permanent, competitive status and your last Federal performance appraisal plan/rating.
You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent career or career conditional tenure and competitive service eligibility to be considered (No award SF-50 will be accepted).
Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
Veterans Preference Documentation: If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15.
If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15.
You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.
ebenefits.
va.
gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area.
You must include: (1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, i.
e.
, SF-50 showing RIF separation, Notice of Proposed Separation due to RIF, and/or Notice of Separation due to RIF; (2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and (3) your most recent performance appraisal.
To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation or benefits office citing disability - eligibility under 5 CFR 213.
3102 (u).
Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems Eligible: Documentation of eligibility as listed in each individual interchange agreement.
Other noncompetitive or special appointing authorities (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, VISTA, Public Land Corp, Military Spouse, VRA, 30% Disabled Veterans, Certain Former Overseas Employees, Foreign Service, Boren Fellows, etc.
) must provide substantiating documentation as required.
Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
Do not submit photographs with your application package.
Documents with photographs will not be seen by hiring officials.
You must remove your image prior to submitting any badges, licenses, or certificates.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Veterans Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to all U.
S.
Citizens, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion, Land Management, and VEOA Eligibles) and Non-Competitive Authority Eligibles.