Forester (Merit)

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted only from current permanent Forest Service (FS) employees with competitive status; Land Management eligibles whose last appointment was with the FS; ICTAP/CTAP/RPL eligible candidates; Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA; Public Land Corps; Resource Assistants; and Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).

Duties

• Responsibilities listed at the GS-07 Level.
• Collect compartment, stand prescription or presale information data for specified areas selected for cutting.
• Conduct cruises of timber standards in accordance with agency standards and guidelines.
• Collects compartment, stand prescription or presale information data for specified areas selected for cutting.
• Administer assigned timber sales to ensure that all contractual stipulations are carried out by the operator and the organization.
• Correct improper practices and resolve misunderstandings, complaints, or violations of regulations in accordance with policies or contractual requirements.
• Prepare timber reports to assist with management of resources
• Observe and record conditions relating to evidence of overuse/damage of resources in accordance with agency standards
• Perform assigned phases of special use and minerals management by gathering and integrating data which may be influenced or altered by these activities.
• Perform studies of habitat conditions for future consideration in forestry activities.