Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration)

These positions are located at a Forest Service unit. The primary responsibilities for this position are planning, implementation, and administration of a timber management program and administering complex timber sales. See ADDITIONAL SECTION for unit representative contact information about the duties and location(s) of these positions. USDA Employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section. Major duties: The duties are listed at the full performance GS-11 grade level. Serves as the designated Forest Service Representative (FSR) for the majority of timber sale contracts on the National Forest. Certification as a Forest Service Representative is required. Performs Contracting Officer duties under delegated authority and serves as the alternate for Forest Contracting officer on the full range of CO duties. Establishes timber sale program and production goals, sets priorities and outlines work schedules. Develops annual program of work, prepares project work plans, and develops long-and-short-term budget needs for the timber management program. Determines staffing and equipment needs needed for the sales layout program; oversees cruising and marking of timber; determines sales volume; oversees preparation of timber sale reports and appraisals; and prepares timber sale contracts. Serves as Timber Sale Administration leader for the Forest. Provides oversight and supervision of forest sale administration. Coordinates the work assignments and schedules for sale administrators. Serves as technical matter specialists for field and office preparation of large, complex contracts and projects as directed. Directs and leads specialists such as unit layout personnel, timber cruisers, and road engineers. Provides review and oversight of Sale Administration to assure consistent and proper interpretation of the timber sale contract is being applied across the Forest. Qualifications: 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. Specialized Experience Requirement For the GS07: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in Federal Service. Qualifying Specialized Experience includes meeting one or more of the following: Assisting in monitoring and inspecting timber sale operations to ensure compliance with established contract requirements and conditions; and/or Assisting in interpreting and explaining timber sale contract provisions, operating requirements, or forestry policies to timber operators or contractors; and/or Conducting inspections of timber sale areas for compliance with contract provisions related to harvesting activities, road construction, fire prevention, safety requirements, or cutting specifications, and reporting findings to higher-level personnel; and/or Preparing inspection reports, documenting deficiencies, and assisting with follow-up actions to obtain compliance with timber sale contract requirements. OR 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, Natural Resource management, Forest Engineering); OR A combination of graduate level education in Forestry, Natural Resource management, Forest Engineering and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. For the GS-8 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience includes meeting one or more of the following: Monitoring and inspecting timber sales with conventional contract requirements and conditions; and/or interpreting and explaining timber sale contract provisions to the timber operator; and/or Inspecting ongoing timber sales for compliance with contract clauses. OR Two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as Forestry, Natural Resource management, Forest Engineering); OR A combination of graduate level education in Forestry, Natural Resource management, Forest Engineering (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.