Forestry Technician (Airtanker Base)
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-06 level you must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service; or one year of graduate level education in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or 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. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisted in providing facility maintenance, oversight and/or procedures for repairs and improvements; assisted higher level personnel with contract preparation and/or administration; familiar with specialized equipment used by an airtanker base and has knowledge to ensure equipment is in proper working order. For the GS-07 level you must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service; or one year of graduate level education in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or 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. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisted in the safe loading of fire retardant materials into airtankers; provided facility maintenance, oversight and/or procurement for repairs and improvements; assisted in administering aircraft and retardant contracts. 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. Selective Placement Factors A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume. -OR- 90 days experience aerial wildland fire suppression experience in fire retardant drops or air attacks (ATGS). This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual units needs. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For the GS-06 level you must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service; or one year of graduate level education in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or 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. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisted in providing facility maintenance, oversight and/or procedures for repairs and improvements; assisted higher level personnel with contract preparation and/or administration; familiar with specialized equipment used by an airtanker base and has knowledge to ensure equipment is in proper working order. For the GS-07 level you must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service; or one year of graduate level education in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or 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. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisted in the safe loading of fire retardant materials into airtankers; provided facility maintenance, oversight and/or procurement for repairs and improvements; assisted in administering aircraft and retardant contracts. 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. Selective Placement Factors A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume. -OR- 90 days experience aerial wildland fire suppression experience in fire retardant drops or air attacks (ATGS). This experience must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual units needs. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$37,843 to $54,670 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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