Range Technician (Monitoring)
Conducts vegetative monitoring associated with renewable resource programs (hazardous fuels and range). Monitoring could include implementation of the Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) protocol, forage utilization, vegetation composition for Land Health, and riparian monitoring (PFC). Higher-grade levels could assist with training and daily guidance for field crews. Inputs data, performs quality control, and extracts data for reporting, planning, and analysis. Completes range condition and trend studies, utilization, actual use, climatological and other allotment evaluation studies. Coordinates with other Resource Specialists. Physical Demands:
The work ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the office to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending and lifting. Work Environment:
Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air conditioned offices. Much of the time is spend in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The employee will adhere carefully to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered. All positions may or may not be filled. They may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months. Positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade. If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under internal merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #26 (Q26. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?). In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. GS-05 Range Technician - one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 level. Examples of specialized experience may include conducting preliminary reconnaissance of range areas to select possible sites for re-seeding, fresh clearing, water spreading systems, etc.; or serving as an instrument person in laying out contour furrows, determining the contour line and staking out the line; OR Successful completion of a full four year (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with a major forestry, range management, agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to the position or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses:
forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in math is creditable; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-06 Range Technician - one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-05 level. Examples of specialized experience may include overseeing and performing maintenance work in connection with range improvements; assisting in enforcement of range rules and regulations; assisting in locating conservation and range improvement projects; and keeping cost account records with responsibility for construction supplies, materials and the maintenance of warehouses; OR Successful completion of one year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-07 Range Technician - One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-06 level. Examples of specialized experience may include assisting in the management of public range resources of a district or other specified area by observing and reporting special conditions regarding them; and performing the detailed work necessary to complete specific plans for development of an area for proper range management and conservation; OR Successful completion of one full year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of the Position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total 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 meet all qualification requirements by the early consideration / closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The work ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the office to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending and lifting. Work Environment:
Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air conditioned offices. Much of the time is spend in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The employee will adhere carefully to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered. All positions may or may not be filled. They may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months. Positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade. If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under internal merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #26 (Q26. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?). In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. GS-05 Range Technician - one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 level. Examples of specialized experience may include conducting preliminary reconnaissance of range areas to select possible sites for re-seeding, fresh clearing, water spreading systems, etc.; or serving as an instrument person in laying out contour furrows, determining the contour line and staking out the line; OR Successful completion of a full four year (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with a major forestry, range management, agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to the position or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses:
forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in math is creditable; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-06 Range Technician - one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-05 level. Examples of specialized experience may include overseeing and performing maintenance work in connection with range improvements; assisting in enforcement of range rules and regulations; assisting in locating conservation and range improvement projects; and keeping cost account records with responsibility for construction supplies, materials and the maintenance of warehouses; OR Successful completion of one year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-07 Range Technician - One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-06 level. Examples of specialized experience may include assisting in the management of public range resources of a district or other specified area by observing and reporting special conditions regarding them; and performing the detailed work necessary to complete specific plans for development of an area for proper range management and conservation; OR Successful completion of one full year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of the Position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total 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 meet all qualification requirements by the early consideration / closing date of the announcement.
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0455 Range Technician - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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