Job Listing: Forester, GS-0460-11/12

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Nevada City, CA

This position is located on the Tahoe National Forest in the Supervisor's Office.  The incumbent serves as the Timber Program Manager, under the direction of the Natural Resources Staff Officer, and in coordination with the Vegetation Management Officer, and four Ranger Districts.  Primary responsibilities include providing professional expertise, staff leadership, and budget management for timber sale preparation and administration.

Major Duties

Oversees the preparation of timber sale reports and appraisals and prepares timber sale contracts.  Reviews and/or writes environmental assessment reports or environmental impact statements that consider all alternatives in the timber sale design.  Provides a broad range of advisory and review services to District Rangers, Staff Officers, and Ranger Districts concerning timber sale preparation and administration.  Serves as forest expert on current agency policies, procedures, laws, and regulations within timber sale preparation and administration program areas.  Provides technical and administrative supervision to one GS-9 Resource Specialist in timber sale accounting, financial reporting, closing timber sales, maintaining bidder lists, and sale summary reports.  As Timber Sale Contracting Officer, executes contracts, grants extensions, adjustments of contract term, modification to contracts, and grants waivers to contract requirements.  Responsible for the preparation and execution of the unit timber budget, including preparation of work plans and the monitoring of budget expenditures.

How to Apply

Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.

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If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.

Complete application including resume/OF-612, and all other relevant documents must be received or postmarked by the closing date of the vacancy announcement in order to receive consideration.  Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.

 

Where to Send Application:  Region 5 HR Core Team, 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Suite 101, McClellan, CA 95652, Attn:  Jan Powers.

Fax transmittal and/or e-mail are permitted in response to vacancy announcement.  The FAX number is 916-640-1092; the e-mail address is jpowers@fs.fed.us.

The Forest Service will not pay for certified mail or postage on any application and will not accept applications received in Government postage-paid envelopes.

It remains the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the timely receipt of the application regardless of submission method used.  The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for the late delivery of applications.

Applicants should provide sufficient information for proper evaluation of their application against the OPM Qualification Standards.

Where to Get Forms: Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) may be obtained on http://www.usajobs.com/

The telecommunication device for deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired TTY number is 707-442-1721.

The  U.S.  Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status,  religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individuals income is derived from any public assistance program.  (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for  communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).  To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.,   Washington, D C  20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What to File:

1.  ALL APPLICANTS:  Must complete an Optional Form (OF) 612 (Optional

 Application for Federal Employment) – OR – submit a resume,  curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose, showing the vacancy announcement number on the first page of your application package and the grade level(s) for which you are applying.

When preparing your application, be sure to describe any experience you have which is directly related to the duties of the position.  Provide percentages of time if your position is a mixed duties position where not all your work experience would be creditable.  Credit will be given for the percentage of time you spent on those specialized duties.  Regardless of the method of application used, it must contain the following information:  

A.     Job Information – Announcement number, position title, and grade level(s) of the

position for which you are applying.

B.     Personal Information – Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone

numbers with area code, social security number, country of citizenship, and the following if applicable: veteran’s preference and highest federal civilian grade and series held.

C.      Education – Colleges and universities (name, city, state, and zip code), majors,

type  and year of degrees received (if no degree, show total semester or quarter hours earned).

D.     Work Experience – Give the following information for paid and volunteer work

Work experience related to the position for which you are applying: position title (include series and grade level if federal position), major duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position for which application is made; employer’s name and address; supervisor’s name and phone number; starting and ending dates (month and year, hours per week, and salary).  Do not send position descriptions.  Please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.  If work experience was a detail, temporary assignment, or temporary promotion, so indicate.  Credit will be given for the percentage of time spent on listed specialized duties; provide percentage of the work experience involved in mixed duties where only a portion of the work would be creditable for the position for which application is made.

E.      Employment References – Name and phone number of immediate supervisor

and up to three other references who can verify your qualifications for this position.

F.      CTAP/ICTAP Applicants (if applicable) – Surplus and displaced employees must

submit a copy of their RIF separation notice, Certification of Expected Separation or other formal certification issued by the agency which identifies the employee as being separated, proposed to be separated, or in a surplus organization or occupation; and, if separated, a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action SF-50, effecting your separation.

G.     Veterans Preference – Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 to verify

 preference, the required length of service and honorable discharge; if claiming compensable disability preference, an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, is also required, as well as the proof required on the reverse side of the form;  -and-

H.     AD-1086, U. S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Sheet (optional)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPLICANT SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET AD-1086

Applicants for positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are requested to provide the following information for statistical purposes only.  The information will be used to evaluate USDA’s recruitment and hiring activities.  Public Law 93-579 (Privacy Act of 1974) permits solicitation of personal information.  SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY.            Your failure to do so will not affect the processing of your application.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

1.       Which of the following best describes your current employment status?  (Check no

More than two)

___01  College/University teaching or research

___02  Private industry

___03  State/Local government

___04  Federal government

___05  Member of the military

___06  Unemployed

___07  Current USDA employee

___08  Other:______________________

2.   Which of the following describes your veteran preference status? (Check one)

___01  None                                           ___04  10 point compensable

___02  5 point                                         ___05  10 point other

___03  10 point disability                       ___06  10 point/30% compensable

3.  Which of the following describes your race/national origin?  (Check one)

___A   American Indian/Alaskan Native

___B   Asian or Pacific Islander

___C   Black, not of Hispanic origin

___D   Hispanic

___E    White, not of Hispanic origin

___Y    Not Hispanic, Puerto Rico

___Q    All Other Asian or Pacific Islander in Hawaii

4.   Which of the following best describes your disability status? (Check all that apply)

___01   No disability                                             ___07  Convulsive disorder

___02   Hearing Impairment                                 ___08  Mental Retardation

___03   Vision Impairment                                    ___09 Mental or emotional illness

___04   Missing Extremities                                  ___10  Severe distortion of limbs/spin

___05   Partial paralysis                                         ___11  I have a disability not listed

___06   Complete paralysis                

5.   Are you:  (Check one)  ____ Male  ____  Female

FORM  APPROVED

OMB  NO. 0505-0009

THANK YOU FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM.

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Information:
Janet Powers

Phone: 916-640-1083

Fax: 916-640-1092

Email: jpowers@fs.fed.us


Or write:
Department Of Agriculture
3237 Peacekeeper Way, Suite 101
McClellan, CA 95652

US

Fax: 916-640-1092


What To Expect Next:
Applicants not selected for this position will be notified in writing.